02 Feb Is the demon drink over-demonised?
Turns out there may be a reason so much doom and gloom is being broadcast about there being 'no safe level' of drinking alcohol. Here's an excellent article by famed wine fundi, Jancis Robinson....
02 Feb Demon drink: the enjoyment vs risk
The science and narrative around alcohol is increasingly demonising one of mankind's most popular, and damaging, pleasures...
14 Jan Key takeaways in the new US alcohol-cancer guidelines
Many people use the new year to reflect on their relationship with alcohol. Just-released government guidelines are giving Americans another reason to consider a "dry January".....
17 Dec Why does red wine cause headaches? New research points to a new culprit
Medical accounts of red wine headaches go back to Roman times, but the experience is likely as old as winemaking – something like 10,000 years. These chemists, specialists in winemaking, have tried to figure out the source of them....
13 Dec Top three takeaways about alternative sweetener safety
This is the third in a series of articles by Food Insight covering this contentious topic and where misinformation persists and facts can be elusive, absurdly so, considering the burden of globesity and consumers' ever-growing concern to reduce sugar consumption....
31 Oct How to reduce hangovers with regular exercise
Most of us have been there: a night of fun turns into a morning of regret – complete with a pounding headache, nausea and fatigue....
01 Oct Alternative sweeteners: Villains or victims?
In the world of perceived public health nutrition enemies, artificial or alternative sweeteners are often at the top of the heap. This is the second in a series of articles by Food Insight covering this contentious topic and where misinformation persists and facts can be elusive, absurdly so, considering the burden of globesity....
11 Sep Another designer probiotic to target hangovers
Here's news of another approach to remedy hangovers via probiotics....
28 Jul Can a shot of olive oil prevent a hangover?
Here’s what the science says...
16 Jul Are low- and no-calorie sweeteners safe?
This article addresses and helps clarify some of the conflicting information you may come across online. It was first published by Food Insight with specific focus on the US, however the low- and no-calorie (LNCS) sweeteners conversation is relevant to the global audience....
23 Jun How cheesemaking could cook up an antidote for alcohol excess
A gel made from a milk protein reduces alcohol levels in the blood of intoxicated mice....
06 Apr Bottled water: microplastics and nanoplastics
John Weaver, Chairman of the South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA) adds some perspective to the noise that's resounding around the issues of micro- and nano plastics....
21 Feb The caffeine-quitting trend…
Caffeine is the most consumed psychoactive substance globally. But even people who only consume a cup of coffee or tea daily may feel adverse effects This is why a growing number of people are deciding to give up caffeine...
20 Feb Soda brands are adding fibre — what could go wrong?
They’re not healthy — just healthier than soda (which isn’t that hard to be)....
05 Feb MYRKL no-morning-after supplement launches in SA
MYRKL, a groundbreaking pre-drinking supplement that's created waves in the international market - offering a novel approach to enjoy imbibing without the morning-after effects - is now available locally.
15 Jan Is your reusable water bottle disgusting? Here’s what some experts advise…
Microbiologists have compared the bottles to a portable Petri dish if not looked after.....
04 Dec Getting closer to the causes of red wine headache
For centuries red wine has been thought to trigger headaches more than other drinks, and it has been unclear exactly why - some new research has come up with a new probability...
12 Nov How is decaf coffee made? And is it really caffeine-free?
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, and its high levels of caffeine are among the main reasons why. It’s a natural stimulant that provides an energy buzz, and we just can’t get enough.
19 Sep Brain chemical affects how women taste alcohol, changes drinking habits
Researchers have identified a brain chemical that makes alcohol taste bitter to women...
03 Sep A fruit fly has landed in your wine – is it OK to drink?
You pour a chilled glass of your favourite cab sav and are about to take a sip when a fruit fly lands in it. The fly is clearly dead. But given what you know about where flies hang out, you wonder if it’s safe to drink.