This documentary was filmed in 2015 by PBS and journalist Michael Pollan based on his book of the same name and is in much of its advice just as, if not more relevant today. In Defense of Food explores the question - What should I eat to be healthy?Summarized in seven words, his advice: “Eat …
Saturated Fat — Dr. Malcolm Kendrick
21st September 2022 Once again, saturated fat is found not guilty [yes, once again] I suppose that what I am about to tell you is pretty much old hat. Many people, including me, have been saying – for many years – that saturated fat has no impact on cardiovascular disease. Never has, never will. The […] …
Tex Mex – Low Carb Chilli Con Carne
Chilli con carne, a rich, smoky, healthy and hearty dish, originally a Texas/Mexican (Tex-Mex) invention. This melting pot of ingredients and spice has evolved beyond the dish’s humble origins and is now an international favourite.Some argue that chilli con carne dates back as much as 2000 years to an indigenous recipe which excluded beans and …
Low & Slow – The Return of the Slow Cooker
First gaining popularity in the 1970’s, slow cooking in these handy gadgets declined during the following affluent years and relegated to the back of the cupboard to gather dust. How times have changed, energy prices are soaring and we are all left to feel guilty for draining the planet of its resources whenever we turn …
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Agriculture – Was This a Big Mistake?
The Neolithic period ushered in dramatic changes in the form of civilisations with large populations, advancements in technology, arts and trade. But with the advent of agriculture, humans also began to experience malnutrition, starvation and epidemic diseases. One of the biggest transitions in human history is the transition from hunting and gathering to herding and …
Venison – A Wild, Sustainable Alternative to Beef
Next time you sit down to a beef steak this Autumn and you can get over the thought of eating Bambi, why not consider giving venison a go. It’s seasonal, sustainable and packed with nutritional benefits.According to Forestry England "Deer can have an adverse impact on woodland herbs, shrubs and young trees. Vegetation changes brought …
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Records Found in Dusty Basement Undermine Decades of Dietary Advice
Christopher Ramsden specializes in excavating lost studies. In an excavation made possible by the sons of deceased scientist Ivan Frantz (principal investigator alongside Ancel Keys on the Minnesota Coronary Experiment) and technicians, who turned magnetic tape into formats readable with modern technology, raw data was unearthed from a 40-year-old study which found a shocking result, the …
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Beans – A Contentious Subject
Consumption of cooked black beans stimulates a cluster of some clostridia class bacteria, decreasing inflammatory response and improving insulin sensitivity, study suggests.Black beans have stirred up some interest in early research studies for their high fibre content (per 100g Carbohydrates 16g, Fibre 6.9g figures differ depending on source). In a May 2017 review, researchers noted …
Science Must Be Challenged – Neil Oliver
Neil Oliver, best known as the presenter of several documentary series on archaeology and history including A History of Scotland, Vikings, and Coast, discusses how he became an archaeologist and broadcaster, as well as the current culture wars and the consequences of speaking freely.He is in danger of becoming a 'national treasure' here in the …
Drug Regulators in the Pocket of Pharma?
According to a recent article by investigative journalist Maryanne Demasi, published in the BMJ on 29 June 2022, over the past decades, regulatory agencies have seen large proportions of their budgets funded by the industry they are sworn to regulate. The BMJ asked six leading regulators, in Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan, the UK, and US, …
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