Checking the Oil for Snacks
10/23/2009 -
Technically speaking, any oil can be used for frying, but all oils are not the same. Oils for frying must be selected with several characteristics in mind if they are to withstand rigorous conditions without adverse effects.
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The Skinny on Food and Cholesterol
08/31/2009 -
Fat and cholesterol both have healthy, vital roles within the human body. Fat is not only a dense energy food source, but it also compactly stores energy within the body and is an important component of cell membranes. Cholesterol is a waxy substance used as the initial point in creating estrogen, testosterone and vitamin D.
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Personalized Foods
08/25/2009 -
Today’s formulators seek ingredients that provide select segments of the population with specific health benefits. Such “life-stage foods” are possible because of advancements in nutritional systems biology, the science of understanding the interaction between food components and diet with cells, organs and the whole body.
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