One topic I found very intriguing throughout this course was the role yogurt has in improving digestion in individuals who may have an intolerance or maldigestion with lactose. I took the liberty to research its effects on my own, and I discovered a study conducted back in 2003 on the …
Informative over False Health Claims
I have never supported the use of false advertising and “click-bait” arguments on labels for food products. Phrases like “low-fat” and “organic” are loosely placed on labels for food so companies can receive a greater profit off of their products. Companies tend to create these labels to make consumers rationalize …
Steak with a Molecular Gastronomic Twist
It was introduced during one of the lectures, but sous vide steak is so fascinating. The concept behind this is vacuum-sealing a raw piece of steak and then submerging it in a temperature-controlled water bath. The idea behind this is to ensure the meat is cooked to the desired level …
Reduced Allergy through Peanut Exposure
There was a study done in the United Kingdom titled the Learning Early About Peanut Allergy (LEAP) study. The study mainly focused on testing the theory of increasing a child’s tolerance to a food allergen if exposed to the food at an early age. Prior to the study, it was …
Tea for Fair Trade Market
Honest Tea is a product on the market that promotes its certification in Fair Trade. The company was actually the first company to sell Fair Trade Certified tea. According to the official website of Fair Trade, a product that is Fair Trade Certified is processed with the utmost ethical standards. …
Proposed Nebraska Tax for Reduction in Obesity Rates and Food Waste
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OVERVIEW The Governor’s Advisory Committee on Food and Health has been appointed to seek a solution to the deceptive, “non-threatening” pandemic of obesity. This pandemic has, in fact, become a widespread issue across the United States. Our committee has devised a solution for the state of Nebraska to …
For the Love of Good Food
I have always had a passion for food. There is something about it I find so beautiful and fascinating every time food crosses my mind. I do believe every interaction I have had and the culture I was brought up in affected and still continues to affect the way I …