Where lifestyle meets science
In May 2019 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess whether different cooking methods can potentially change the levels of per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances found in seafood. … Read more
Acrylamide is a chemical that naturally forms in starchy foods during cooking at high temperatures, including frying, baking, and roasting. This chemical process ‘browns’ food and affects its taste. Acrylamide … Read more
Mizuna, also referred to as water greens, qian jing shui cai, kyona, Japanese mustard greens and spider mustard.
Rich souce of vitamin C, iron and folate. Also contains a glucosinolate … Read more
Kale, also referred to as leaf cabbage
Rich source of vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, folate and manganese and a moderate source of vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, … Read more
Cauliflower, referred to as cauli-fiori in Italy. The heads can be white, orange (caused by beta-carotene), green (see broccoli Romanesco), and purple (caused by anthocyanins).
Rich source of vitamin C … Read more
Cabbage, types include savoy cabbage, red, white and green cabbage
Rich source of vitamin C and vitamin K and a moderate source of vitamin B6 and folate.
Also contains sulforaphane. … Read more
Rich source of vitamin C and K with more moderate amounts of vitamin B (such as folate and B6), iron, and manganese.
Brussels sprouts also contain sulforaphane. However, boiling reduces … Read more
Broccolini, a cross between broccoli and Chinese broccoli, also referred to as brocolette, sweet baby broccoli, asparation, bimi, brocoletti, brocolis, Italian sprouting broccoli, and Tenderstem.
Rich source of vitamin C … Read more
Broccoli, also referred to as calebrese.
Rich source of vitamin C and vitamin K and moderate amounts of several B vitamins and manganese. Also contains the carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin.… Read more