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Your digital Food Lab; Feast explores the science of food, food production technology, the origin and future of the foods we eat.
8 Herbs for a Healthier Smile
You’ve probably heard how certain herbs are good for your body. For instance, some herbs like basil, garlic, and chives, can help lower your risk of cancer, and others contain beneficial antioxidants. But did you know that certain herbs could help you take better care of your smile? There are several natural herbs that can be used to improve the health of your teeth and gum, and adding them to your daily routine could make a big difference for your mouth. Here are 8 examples of herbs that a dentist like me might recommend for your grin.
By Rose Johnson3 years ago in Feast
The Best Food
The Best Food. Part 2. The best food exists and it’s a [insert your idea of the best food]. Does it tick the boxes for nutrition, calories, taste, joy, sustainability, convenience, instagramability, home-madeness, locality, community support, etc., etc… ? Or you might think the best food is - in the words of Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart “I know it when I see it”.
By The Food Guy4 years ago in Feast
Buckwheat Pancakes, Biscuits, and Our Hippocampus
I come from a family of eaters. Not the typical you-need-to-eat-for-sustenance variety of eaters, though sustenance — "Did you get enough? Eat more, or you'll be hungry later!" — was always reason enough to eat. My family is more of the eat-to-celebrate-your-very-existence variety. We'll eat for any occasion, large and small, or no occasion at all.
By Michael Ramsburg4 years ago in Feast
Future Meat. Is Lab-grown Meat The Answer?
The meat on our table is taking a new dimension soon, and we better be prepared. A dimension that is different from all that we know or are familiar with before. It is the laboratory cultured meat from animal stem cells (called in-vitro meat in science). How does this come about, you may ask?
By Lanu Pitan4 years ago in Feast
3 Reasons Why You Should Drink Coffee
Over the years, coffee has seen a glorification, and I think you know why. Having the pleasure to drink a cup every day can be really gratifying. And let alone the social perceptions and marketing of the big companies, coffee has emerged in the everyday life of millions of people.
By Sharing Randomly4 years ago in Feast
A comparison of common bread-making mistakes
Sourdough vs. yeast If you are like me, you have probably read many recipes and watched an equally high number of bread-making videos online, in order to discover those little secrets that will help you to take your bread-making technique to another level.
By thepavsalford4 years ago in Feast
Hyperactivity in Children: The Impact of Food on Behavior
Probably every parent has noticed that pre-sleep sweets dispel the urge to go to bed. The explanation is simple. Sugar is a powerful stimulant and fuel for the body. That is why he will try to consume the energy received.
By Melody Galloway4 years ago in Feast
The 10 healthiest foods you should eat as much as possible
Some foods have more nutrients than others, and this is a crucial part of a balanced diet. In order to get the most out of your meals, we've put together this list of 10 foods that are both healthy and delicious, as well as have the potential to lower your risk of illnesses like cancer, Alzheimer's, and cardiovascular disease. You may even be able to include all ten into a single dish if you're feeling very daring.
By Jehan Cassiere4 years ago in Feast
The Future of Coffee with Machine Learning
The morning I can’t wait It’s my favorite time of day The aroma of coffee fills the air I know what you’re thinking: “more on coffee. Seriously?” I hear you. It’s like the caffeine world has gone mad. But, if you’re anything like me, it may be challenging to process all of the arguments for and against drinking coffee — it just seems so polarized!
By Augmented Man4 years ago in Feast
