Tag: protein
Not like udder milk: ‘synthetic milk’ made without cows may be coming to supermarket shelves near you
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The global dairy industry is changing. Among the disruptions is competition from food alternatives not produced using animals – including potential challenges posed...
Peanuts present a nutty solution for weight loss
A handful of peanuts might be a favourite snack, but according to new research from the University of South Australia it's also a way...
Down on Vitamin D? It could be the cause of chronic inflammation
Inflammation is an essential part of the body's healing process. But when it persists, it can contribute to a wide range of complex diseases...
4 reasons insects could be a staple in Aussie diets, from zesty tree ants to peanut-buttery bogong moths
Picture: Bryan Lessard, Author provided
With the global population predicted to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, one of the biggest challenges in our lifetimes will be securing enough...
What is seitan? The vegan protein alternative going viral online
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The trend towards vegetarian and vegan diets means more people are looking for meat-free protein alternatives.
Enter seitan (pronounced say-tan), the latest food trend...
Why the idea of alien life now seems inevitable and possibly imminent
Relative sizes of planets that are in a zone potentially
compatible with life: Kepler-22b, Kepler-69c, Kepler-62e, Kepler-62f
and Earth (named left to right;...