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Are Genetically Modified Foods Healthy?
Monday, July 31st, 2006A Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) or Genetically Engineered (GE) organism is a plant, animal, or microorganism whose genetic material has been altered using recombinant DNA technology (rDNA). rDNA is a technique used in genetics that creates an artificial DNA sequence from the combination of two other DNA sequences. The general belief is that GMOs will [...]
Larry David Is Bad For My Health
Thursday, July 27th, 2006I am currently watching season 2 of Curb Your Enthusiasm on DVD. I have been a devout Seinfeld fan over the years and I would even call myself a casual, if not hesitant, Larry David fan. I say hesitant because when I watch Larry in action I quickly feel the onset of a tension headache [...]
Soy Milk
Tuesday, July 25th, 2006Soy milk is a light, versatile, and nutritious beverage made from soybeans. Soy milk originated in China where the soybean has been used as food for eons. Soy milk is slowly gaining acceptance with the western palate where it is becoming very popular with a large health-conscious contingent of the population. Many people are drinking [...]
Why I Dropped My Landline for a Cell Phone
Friday, July 21st, 2006I used to have a goal of becoming the last person in the world to own a cell phone. I prided myself on the fact that I was the only person in my circle of friends and family that wasn’t tethered their phone. Recently I had a change of heart and in a continual effort [...]
The Health Benefits of Buckwheat
Wednesday, July 19th, 2006Buckwheat is the hearty, working-man’s crop that thrives in poor soil conditions, freezing temperatures, droughts, and excess rains. Buckwheat is resistant to damage and is therefore relatively inexpensive and easy to grow. Buckwheat is native to Northern Europe and Asia and eventually spread to Europe and Russia in the 14th and 15th centuries, and was [...]
Tuna Salad Recipe
Friday, July 14th, 2006I eat tuna about twice a week. It is a great source of protein and omega-3. When buying canned tuna I always purchase the Albacore variety because the taste and quality is considerably better than chunk light tuna. I make some variation of this recipe every weekend. I find that this salad is very versatile [...]
A Review of Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential
Wednesday, July 12th, 2006Anthony Bourdain is the snarky, chain-smoking, profanity-spewing host of No Reservations on the Travel Channel. On his show Bourdain visits exotic locations in search of the unique local and ethnic foods that define the locations he visits. These visits often involve frequent overindulgences of alcohol and food in establishments that won’t be found on most [...]
Fennel
Monday, July 10th, 2006Fennel is a perennial herb that is cultivated throughout the Mediterranean and United States for culinary and medicinal purposes. Culinary Uses The bulb, leaves, and seeds are key ingredients in many recipes from many countries. Fennel is commonly used in Italian and German salads and is often braised and served as a side dish or [...]
Coenzyme Q10
Sunday, July 2nd, 2006Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a fat-soluble vitamin-like substance that is made naturally by the body. CoQ10 was first discovered by researchers in 1957 and was named Ubiquinone but is also commonly referred to as Q10, CoQ10, and Vitamin Q10. CoQ10 has many beneficial properties and can be taken as a supplement to increase levels of [...]
