Category Archives: taste

Eat Your Veggies!

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Chris MacDonald

I love vegetables. In fact, I never met a vegetable I didn’t like (except ones that are poorly prepared), and veggies make up most of my diet. Alas, the same cannot be said for everyone. See this story, by Kim … Continue reading →

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Ethics, Evidence, and Salt

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Chris MacDonald

One of the biggest problems for consumers hoping to choose foods wisely (and for regulators hoping to help consumers in that regard) lies in the difficulty in getting good, clear advice. Even salt (discussed in yesterday’s posting as well) is … Continue reading →

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Genetics of Love of Salt

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Chris MacDonald

Salt is among the biggest villains, and biggest heroes, of the culinary world. Too much salt is bad for you (though just how bad is, I take it, controversial.) Salt is also delicious. Hence, of course, the problem. And it … Continue reading →

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