syn-propanethial-S-oxide
Syn-Propanethial S-oxide (C3H6OS) is the chemical that causes stinging and tears when chopping onions. Slicing breaks the onion cells releasing enzymes called alliinases, which then …
13 May
Lamb with spicy paprika bulgar wheat
Lamb with spicy paprika bulgar wheat
Ingredients (serves 2): • 4 lamb chops/lamb steaks • 1 lamb stock cube • 1/2 red onion, roughly diced • 1/2 courgette, roughly diced • 4 brown mushrooms sliced • 1 …
12 May
Polyacetylenes
Polyacetylenes
Belonging to the Apiaceae family, the humble parsnip contains bioactive compounds called polyacetylenes which may have anti-proliferation and anti-cancer properties.
12 May
Grapes
Grapes
The polyphenol compound resveratrol, present in significant amounts in red wine, is not only a potent antioxidant, has been positively linked to inhibiting heart disease, …
12 May
Cucumber sterols
Cucumber sterols
Many people peel cucumbers because the skin can have a slight bitter taste. However, the skin is a relatively rich source of sterols which …
11 May
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is made by whisking or mixing air into cream with more than 30% fat, to turn the liquid cream into a soft solid, …
11 May
Veggie bean and barley soup
Veggie bean and barley soup
This recipe for a hearty homemade, barley and vegetable soup is both healthy and filling and is enough for around 4 people. It takes about …
11 May
Love it or hate it?
Love it or hate it?
100% vegetarian, Marmite is an excellent source of vitamin B12 (often lacking in vegan and vegetarian diets), a water soluble essential micronutrient required for proper …
30 Jan
Wholegrain sliced bread
Wholegrain sliced bread
Whole grains are cereal grains that contain cereal germ, endosperm and bran. Whole grain bread carries more nutritional value and is rich in fiber …
30 Jan
Red pepper
Red pepper
Bell peppers are not ‘hot’ because they contain a recessive gene that eliminates capsaicin, the compound responsible for the ‘hotness’ found in other peppers. …