By Robin Yadav Recently, I came across information stating that the 2019 ozone layer hole has been the smallest since 1985. This really got me interested in learning more about the ozone layer. While I do know about the general functions of the ozone layer, I realized that I lack knowledge of the details. What […]
The Never-Ending Salad Dressing Feud
Oil and vinegar: those two could never get along! As a child, I was always fascinated by how our homemade oil and vinegar salad dressing separated into two parts. I would have to shake it furiously to get them to mix. It was as though oil and vinegar had a terrible argument and would never […]
Let’s Chat About Fats!
Once as little kid, I thought that all fats were unhealthy. Whenever I got an Oreo as a treat, my parents made sure to buy the option with 30% less fat. This led me to the following equation: Less fat = More healthy But now, I often wonder, is that the entire truth? Are all […]
Coffee: Caffeine Addiction or Dependency?
How many of you wake up every day and make yourself a cup of coffee to stay awake? How many of you opt for a 2nd cup of coffee to feel even more “energized”? Teenagers and adults alike consume coffee because of caffeine that it contains; the stimulant that affects the brain’s concentration, mood, and […]
The deal with MSG
Have you heard of that scary “thing” lately? Not a ghost, not a monster… it’s MSG!!! MSG stands for monosodium glutamate. Glutamates are naturally occurring amino acids, which are organic compounds that form proteins. Amino acids are essentially compounds which contain a basic amino(-NH2), an acidic carboxyl(-COOH) and an organic R group (or side chain). […]
Sugar Addiction
by Daniel Austin Sugar is a widely used sweetener in baking, drinks, and sometimes to sprinkle on toast. Millions of people seem to have an addiction to it, and this is because of our survival instinct. When we eat fruits, a moderate amount of dopamine is sent from the brain through several dopamine pathways, one of which affects […]