Turkey, Tryptophan, & the Science of Sleepiness
Are you still eating Thanksgiving leftovers? Did you feel really tired and drowsy after you feasted on turkey (and accompaniments)? Are you wondering if the amino acid tryptophan, which is …
Food Science: Why Thanksgiving dinner tastes so good
There’s a reason why Thanksgiving feasts — turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie AND the leftovers — taste so good. It’s the common flavor components …that all these foods …
Healthy halo or not, sweeteners like agave nectar are best when used in moderation
Instead of glorifying (or demonizing) one type of sugar over another, you’re better off sticking with whatever natural sweetener you like best and using it in moderation. http://goo.gl/7VV5qe by Marygrace Taylor
Hard-working starches…the wonders of food science!
Hard-Working Starches: Versatility & unique properties easily make starches the hardest working ingredients. Look for some of nature’s finest when you make your meals or buy prepared foods… http://goo.gl/5jvgqL