The Buffet Is Open: b5media’s Science and Health Channel Theme Day Focuses on Food

Welcome to this month’s Theme Day here at b5media’s Science and Health Channel. If you’re interested in what things food can do other than just stave off hunger, get yourself a cup of tea and sit back. You’re in for a long, but very informative reading…

Where to go if…

… you have the flu? Grace at FluPatrol itemizes which helps and which don’t, and tells us that chicken soup does work wonders when you have flu or colds.

… you’re ready to shift your baby to solids? Angela at Breastfeeding123 discusses all you have to know when starting your baby on solid foods.

… you’re craving for something vegetarian? Julie at VeggieChic gives us a quick recipe (and a link to a more complicated one) for a vegetarian “chicken soup”.

… you’re in London looking for someone you can discuss science with? Hsien at Genetics and Health found a gem of a waiter, and a satisfying conversation over poached eggs.

… you’re a teetotaler? Can you eat dishes and desserts cooked with sherry or brandy? Mark at A Dozen Steps says that in a lot of cases, quite a bit of alcohol is retained even after heating or flaming.

… you want to prepare something good for the heart? Hsien at A Hearty Life lists 5 resources where you can find heart-healthy recipes for inspiration.

… you’re taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s disease? Mary Emma at Alzheimer Notes tells us what it’s like eating and having tea-parties with an AD patient.

… you’re curious about diets that can treat autism? Kristina at AutismVox discusses and issues a caveat pertaining to claims that low oxalate diets can help treat autism.

… want to keep healthy despite the December rush? Heather at Lively Women urges you not to skip meals and eat nutrient dense/high energy foods. Afterall it’s not fun welcoming the coming year while on the sickbed.

… you want to know a scientific method of making pizza. Tris at the Homely Scientist, gives you a blow by blow account of the microbiological and chemical reactions when you bake a pizza crust.

… coping with chronic fatigue? Laura at CFS Squared recommends the BRAT diet for those who have food intolerances.