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 […]
Food science
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?
The art of ripening a kaki
Kaki (persimmon) is a phenomenal fruit. It is extremely adstringent when unripe, but extremely sweet and pleasant when it is properly ripe. Its full sweetness is complemented with distinctive kaki notes and silky mouthfeel. Truly a taste that stays on your tastebuds for many minutes and in your head for hours. But ripening a kaki […]
Food absorption
The caloric value of food can be determined with a certain accuracy, as I have already explored. But does our body really use all the calories that we consume? For alcohol I have already answered the question but there are people claiming that we do not always get the full caloric value. That definitely needs […]
Anti-inflammatory food
Discussing natural substances with anti- inflammatory activity found in everyday food.
How should I brew my coffee?
How long should the coffee be brewed to get all the caffeine out? This is the conclusion of the investigation: While it is important how you prepare your brew, what coffee and how much you use in the process is of much greater significance.
Iron absorption
Overview Everybody knows iron in your food is important. If you don’t get enough, you can feel tired and become anemic. So it is important to get enough of it, but not only that. It is important to get it in the form that can get into you body. You can eat a nail that […]