Over-cooking and blackening food leads to a number of chemical changes in the food. For the first time, scientists have linked some of these chemical byproducts to the rise in age-related dementia risk.Whenever food is cooked, there are always some degree of chemical changes occurring. Many of these changes are positive as they add to the flavour and appearance of food and … [Read more...] about Dementia risk linked to how food is cooked
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Are raw food claims overcooked?
Eating only raw foods has emerged as a popular dietary trend. Proclaiming an emotive health message, it is enough to make you think twice before next adding heat to your food. But fear not – on the scales of health, there is little to tip the balance in either direction.Raw food advocates claim cooking food destroys the natural enzymes and nutrients that would otherwise give … [Read more...] about Are raw food claims overcooked?