How a plant-based diet could help prevent the next COVID-19
Viruses like COVID-19, SARS, bovine spongiform, swine flu and avian flu all have something in common: They all come from …
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People look at social media content showcasing fatty food
Life outside our living rooms has been in short supply since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, so it’s no …
Family meals are good for the grown-ups, too, not just the kids
For all the parents feeling exhausted by the cooking, cleaning and planning of a million meals during the pandemic, there’s …
Why Ghana doesn’t get the full value of its cocoa beans
The global chocolate industry is worth over US$150 billion. West Africa supplies 70% of the cocoa beans, but most …
Climate change threatens coffee and coffee beans
The world loves coffee. More precisely, it loves arabica coffee. From the smell of its freshly ground beans through to …
Gastro outbreak: how does it spread, and how can we stop it?
On Monday, Victorian health authorities released figures showing they’d received 389 reports of “gastro” outbreaks so far in 2021.
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What to drink with dinner to get the most iron from your food
A drink with your breakfast, lunch or dinner can make your meal more enjoyable. But have you considered whether your …
Vegans may have weaker bones than meat-eaters
Although a vegan diet is hailed for its many health benefits, like lowering your chance of getting diabetes or cancer, …
Archaeology explains persistence of Muslim cuisine after conquest of Granada
Granada, in southern Spain’s Andalusia region, was the final remnant of Islamic Iberia known as al-Andalus – a territory that …
Gluten-free diet is expensive, socially challenging for those with celiac disease and wheat allergy
There are many reasons why someone would follow a gluten-free diet. People who have a gluten-related disorder such as the …
What makes chocolate taste so good?
Whether baked as chips into a cookie, melted into a sweet warm drink or molded into the shape of a …
Fast food is comforting, but not always better
Many Americans take comfort in the routine of jumping into the car and grabbing a burger. They choose restaurants with …
Waffles and Mochi: why children’s food shows need to focus on healthy eating
Michelle Obama’s new TV show, Waffles and Mochi, aimed at young children, is a fabulous idea. The idea is …
What is seitan? The vegan protein alternative going viral online
The trend towards vegetarian and vegan diets means more people are looking for meat-free protein alternatives.
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Why you shouldn’t wrap your food in aluminium foil before cooking it
If you’re baking fish, roasting vegetables or preparing a piece of meat for dinner tonight, chances are that you’ll wrap …
Monday’s medical myth: chocolate causes acne
Outbreaks of pimples, blackheads and cysts are a cause of enormous anxiety and embarrassment among teens and young adults. If …
Coronavirus and food safety: what the studies say
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, not much was known about SARS-CoV-2 (the coronavirus) and its survival in food, on various …
Technology and supermarket chains can help strengthen southern Africa’s food systems
Agriculture and agro-processing value chains have been under pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic. This has been particularly marked where they …
