Flavor Enhancers: Is it good for health or not?

Enjoyment of food is a multisensory event with taste and odor playing dominant roles. Taste buds, located in different parts of the tongue along with the mouth, enhance the perception of five basic taste sensations: sweet, salty, bitter, sour, pungent, or acidic. Olfactory cells on the other hand in the nasal cavities enhance the flavor […]

How to calculate the glycemic index of the meal?

What is the glycemic index( GI)? Why is it important to us? and why we should know how to calculate it. There are these problems when you read this title. I described in my previous article, “Which rice has the lowest glycemic index?” the types of lowest GI rice. Moreover, how essential they are for […]

Which rice has the lowest glycemic index?

Rice and Glycemic Index: A Comprehensive Guide to Making Healthy Choices Rice is a versatile and widely consumed staple food, but its impact on blood sugar levels is an important consideration. This article provides a comprehensive overview of rice varieties and their glycemic index (GI). And also measures how carbohydrates affect blood glucose levels. Understanding […]

Understanding the science of Food Cravings

The Science of Food Cravings: Understanding the Physiology and Psychology Behind Our Desire for Certain Foods, and Strategies for Overcoming Them Food cravings are intense desires for specific foods, often high in sugar, salt, and fat. They are a common experience, and research suggests that around 97% of women and 68% of men report experiencing […]

Preservation: Is this helpful in preventing food from spoiling?

Food preservation involves treating and handling food to prevent spoiling and decay while maintaining quality and safety. Food preservation preserves food for subsequent consumption. History The history of food preservation can be traced back to ancient times, when people began to find ways to preserve food for times of scarcity and to make it more […]

Artificial preservatives: The most commonly used preserving method

Food preservatives are substances or compounds added to food to prevent spoilage and extend its shelf life. They work by inhibiting the growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that can cause food to go bad. Moreover, Food preservatives include vinegar, citric acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and sodium nitrite. In this article, we discuss […]