Craving bold flavors? Mexican cuisine offers more than tacos. Explore fresh salsas, comforting street food, and rich mole sauces. Discover the vibrant culture on your plate.
Cuisine
Tired of spice cabinet chaos? Conquer clutter with these simple tips. Organize by cuisine, label clearly, utilize drawers or clever hacks like sheet pans. Maintain order by checking expiration dates, keeping an inventory, and rotating your spices. Enjoy a tidy spice haven and happy cooking.
Cuisine
Big Food's tentacles have choked out fresh markets and replaced them with convenience stores peddling addictive, ultra-processed junk. This isn't just a health crisis, it's a cultural takeover. Let's reclaim our kitchens & cook up a revolution.
Cuisine
Ditching beans for burgers, Mexicans face health and eco woes. Traditional diet fading as meat-heavy “globalized grub” takes over. Time to rediscover the magic of Mexican munchies and save both waistlines and Mother Nature.
Cuisine
Don't get stung by fake honey! Learn DIY tests to spot imposters with black lights, conductivity meters, and a dash of science. Support real bees, savor real sweetness, and ditch the sugary swindles. Buzz on, honey hunters!
Science
Food adulteration threatens health and fair competition. International bodies like Codex Alimentarius set standards. Mexico's CIAD lab deploys advanced techniques—chromatography, spectroscopy, DNA analysis—to detect and combat adulteration.
Cuisine
Tacos, burritos, salsa - these are among the first foods people envision when someone mentions Mexican cuisine. It’s easy to see why! These are common introductory dishes to the foods in this region, and each of them is both delicious and varied. That said, there is so much more
Cuisine
Cricket flour, derived from A. domesticus, is revolutionizing our plates with 72% protein, surpassing conventional meats. Beyond nutrition, it's an eco-friendly, job-generating powerhouse, turning waste into wealth. Get ready for the chirpy culinary craze reshaping our approach to food.
Cuisine
Unearth the ancient magic of cocoa! From Mayan elixirs to modern marvels, cocoa's bioactive peptides may hold the key to neuroprotection. Join the journey through Mexican fermentation, where cocoa transforms into a delicious ally against metabolic and neurological foes.
Cuisine
Glyphosate & glufosinate infiltrate Mexico's tortilla haven. CIAD's Pesticide Residue Lab uncovers herbicide traces, challenging the tortilla's purity. Conahcyt supports the quest for a herbicide-free masa paradise.
Mexico City
Findings from Arizona State's Chavez reveal Mexico City's street food hub is in middle-income areas, challenging norms. Tacos mingle with prosperity, as research uncovers a culinary odyssey with health implications. A global taste-test awaits in Phoenix and Navajo.
Tijuana
Tijuana, the capital of good food, offers a gastronomic fusion like no other. Explore Baja Med cuisine, sip aged wines, savor food truck delights, and dive into a taco tour. Culinary adventures await in this border city!
Health
In Mexico, the elderly face a dual challenge of obesity and malnutrition. Adequate nutrition is crucial, with tailored calorie and protein intake, along with key micronutrients. A balanced diet and professional guidance can help older adults lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Health
Broccoli, the unassuming green hero, packs a flavorful punch and a treasure trove of health benefits. Loaded with nutrients, it fights cancer, aids weight control, and boosts immunity. Enjoy it cooked for maximum benefits and let it be your green superhero on the plate!
Science
Quercetin, found in foods like apples and onions, is more than an antioxidant; it fights inflammation, aids heart health, and may even battle cancer. Emerging research explores its potential in reducing bacterial virulence and preserving food freshness, making it a true dietary superhero.
Health
Summer brings sun, sea, and a lurking threat: Vibrio vulnificus, the “flesh-eating” bacterium. It thrives in warm waters, especially in the Gulf of Mexico, posing risks through undercooked seafood and open wounds. Global warming fuels its spread.
Cuisine
Obesity is not merely a cosmetic issue, but a complex disease with devastating health consequences. It spreads through lifestyle factors like diet and inactivity, transcending personal choices to impact entire communities.