We all know that the food distribution is grossly disproportional on a global scale. But just how much food do we actually need? I am thinking in a purely scientific way – just the calories and nutrients, with no regard to taste and gourmet satisfaction. What is the normal requirement and if there really is […]
Food science
Microbes for food
OVERVIEW The idea of using microbes for food is one out of the box for sure. We use microbes in food preparation daily – from bread to beer, kimchi to sourkraut. But multiplying them over all limits and using them as a main ingredient is something entirely different. And it opens up a whole new […]
How to ripen tomatoes
Every year, at the end of summer, there are a lot of unripe tomatoes in my garden. There are a number of ways which are suggested how to ripen them, but none worked for me. So similar to the kaki (persimmon) ripening process, I tried several variants to find the best one. Ripening option 1 […]
Home made painkillers
Painkillers are a standard, cheap and effective means to counter pain. We rely on them to manage the pain and take them practically for granted. I am referring to simple, everyday painkillers like NSAIDs, not strong pain medications acting on opioid receptors. This luxury of simple pain management is unfortunately only true for recent history. […]
Muscle gain and sleep
Besides workout, muscle growth and strength gain are usually associated with protein intake. Lots of people think that eating protein supplements will make your muscles bigger and stronger. But from an early age we are told that we should sleep so that we will grow up to be big and strong. I have already explored […]
Amino acids as food supplements
I already touched upon food supplements and took a closer look at protein supplements. I was quickly reminded by my weight lifting friends that amino acid supplements are quite different from protein supplements, despite the fact that proteins are composed of amino acids. So I made another exploration, this time on the effect of amino […]
Homemade yeast
Background Yeast is one of the substances that are a cornerstone of our everyday life. Especially in our everyday food, where yeast is used in baking to fermentation of alcohol beverages. It is readily available in stores, either fresh or dehydrated. But if shortage occurs, where to get some to bake that delicious bread or […]
Protein supplements
Do protein supplements help you increase your muscle mass or muscle strength?
