Toasting a big week for ancient gastronomy
Gourmet goodies found in centuries-old Austrian and Byzantine sites.
蓝色的奶酪,beer and wine - it’s the hipster’s smorgasbord, but it turns out humans have been chowing down on these ...
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Mixed spice
How come hotter countries tend to have tangier foods?
The idea that cooks in hot countries adopted spices to help prevent food poisoning in sweltering conditions may sound...
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Durophagy was in full swing half a billion years ago
The first shell-crushing predators ground up their prey between their legs.
By Russell Dean Christopher Bicknell, James D. Holmes and John Paterson from the University of New EnglandShell-c...
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Popcorn’s not the real problem here
Study reveals how badly they eat in the movies.
What you eat at the movies may be less of an issue than what you watch others eat.A new study reveals that nearly...
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Maybe we’re hardwired for calorific foods
They were vital for our ancestors but are not so good for us.
High-calorie foods were vital for providing energy to our hunter-gatherer ancestors, potentially even fuelling modern...
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More healthy reasons to eat Brussels sprouts
And cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower while you’re at it.
The once maligned Brussels sprouts have been making a bit of a comeback in recent years with fancy recipes to tempt e...
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Dietary guidelines under fire
Call for reform to meet health and environmental goals.
While governments have agreed to global health and environmental targets, most dietary guidelines are lagging behind,...
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Yet more evidence these are good for you
Studies link fruit, vegetables and grains to lower diabetes risk.
You just can’t ignore the fact that fruit, vegetables and grains are good for you.The latest reminder comes from ...
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Why some people find it easier to lose weight
Study highlights our uniquely individual responses.
Ever wondered why some people can eat to their heart’s content while others agonise over every calorie and still stru...
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Why we should be eating microalgae
For a start, it’s got lots of protein and it’s good for the planet.
As the climate warms, the land we use for growing energy-intensive crops such as wheat and corn is becoming less prod...
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Neanderthals ate brain food from the sea
And they relied on it as much as early humans.
Neanderthals were quite the foodies, it seems, as their diets included not only hunted animals and plant foods, but a...
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Astronauts grow lettuce in space
The plants are fresh, nutritious and safe to eat.
Astronauts may no longer have to miss out on eating freshly picked, gourmet salad. Researchers have successfully grow...