Category Archives: Research
Could Michael Pollan be Wrong?
Let me preface this post, I like Michael Pollan’s eating philosophy. His seven word premise “eat food, not too much, mostly plants” concisely and accurately sums up how we should eat. Simple and uncomplicated. I also concur with his view … Continue reading →
Research Round-up: November 2010
1. Purple Potatoes and their Phenolic Composition Nov 2010: According to preliminary research at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, Purple Majesty potatoes have 3x has much antioxidant capacity as white potatoes. The purple potatoes contain anthocyanins, a flavanoid found in red and … Continue reading →
Research round-up: October 2010
1. Low levels of vitamin B12 linked to Alzheimer’s Oct 19 2010: A study published in the journal Neurology by researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden has indicated that people with low levels of vitamin B12 may have … Continue reading →
Best Brunch Downtown
Nothing defines Sunday more than a leisurely brunch, strong coffee and the New York Times. Whether you are hungry or hung-over, brunch usually goes one of two ways: a disastrous carbo-loading caloric confection of French toast and pancakes or a … Continue reading →