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December 2012
13
DEC
2012

Recipe: Badrijani nigvzit

While in St Petersburg I ate this amazing walnut dip wrapped in eggplant. I’ve scoured the net for a recipe and tried different versions. To be authentic, ground marigold leaves are added for colour but the ones I ate didn’t have the tell-tale golden hue. Traditionally vinegar is...
05
DEC
2012

Superfood myths: what makes a superfood

The final superfood part in the superfood myths series. What makes a superfood? Is ‘feeling righteous when you are eating it’ part of the superfood test? This was one reader’s response to the superfood series. On those grounds she nominated kale. Another...
05
DEC
2012

Superfood myths: maqui berries

The final superfood under the microscope in the recent superfood myths series. Maqui berries (aka Chilean wineberries, Aristotelia chilensis) The claim: “known for its powerful detoxifying and antioxidant properties”. The evidence: is pretty thin on the ground. One study shows...
04
DEC
2012

Superfood myths: pomegranate seeds

A recent article in The Age explored the top ten superfoods. Over the last couple of weeks I’ve examined each of the claims and adding a few of my own. Which ones will live up to the hype? Pomegranate seeds The claim: “high vitamin-C content and fatty acids”. The evidence: Let’s...
03
DEC
2012

Superfood myths: coconut water

A recent article in The Age explored the top ten superfoods. Over the last couple of weeks I’ve examined each of the claims and adding a few of my own. Which ones will live up to the hype? Coconut water The claim: The experts in the Fairfax article are in agreement that coconut...

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