GI News – November 2019
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
NICOLE SENIOR TAKES A LOOK AT THE LARGE PINK ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM “Seeing pink elephants” is an expression describing drunken hallucinations, and a pink elephant is the name of a cocktail containing vodka, cranberry juice, raspberry liqueur and limoncello (lemon liqueur). The expression “the elephant in the room” describes a huge and obvious issue …
WHAT’S NEW?
DOES DRINKING LESS SUGAR MEAN DRINKING MORE ALCOHOL? Reducing the intake of sugary drinks is presently quite important to many public health advocates. Taxes on sweet drinks are one effective way to do this. And advocates are convinced that the result will be better health – less obesity and less diabetes. But it’s worth asking: …
PRODUCT REVIEW
5 DRINKS FOR THE DESIGNATED DRIVER Drinking lubricates most social functions. It’s one of life’s pleasures. Plain water is unquestionably the best option, but it’s rarely the first choice when drinking socially with family, friends and colleagues. Mineral water (still or sparkling) with ice and a slice of lemon is socially more acceptable and contains …
PERSPECTIVES WITH DR ALAN BARCLAY
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: A GOOD SERVANT BUT A CRUEL MASTER People have been drinking alcoholic beverages for thousands of years – partly due to their intoxicating effects and partly due to the fact that they once provided a safer means of hydration when clean water was scarce. For many people around the world today, an alcoholic …
GOOD CARBS FOOD FACTS
GRAPES Wine is generally destiny for grapes. It seems that was why we first began cultivating them and (mostly) why we still do. Some 76,000 square kilometres (about 47,225 square miles) of Earth’s surface is dedicated to grape growing and over 70% of the harvest is for wine-making. In the kitchen, grapes are typically more …
THE GOOD CARBS KITCHEN
PORK MEATBALLS WITH FRESH GRAPES 0:25 Prep • 0:25 Cook • 6 Servings • Family friendly • Main meal INGREDIENTS 600g (1lb 5oz) minced (ground) pork 2 shallots, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts Sea salt flakes and freshly ground pepper Plain (all purpose) flour, for coating 100g (3½oz) sultanas 150ml …
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