Month: May 2025

Culinary medicine recipes for managing type 2 diabetes
Foods & Culinary

Culinary medicine recipes for managing type 2 diabetes

- by Lucas Miller

Diet plays a critical role in the management of many chronic diseases. It is well known that individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) need to pay close attention to foods rich in carbohydrates to better manage their blood sugar. Usually, individuals are told to increase their dietary fiber intake which is associated with better glycemic control and limit their overall carbohydrate consumption. However, there are many other cooking strategies available to reduce the glycemic response to meals rich in carbohydrates and with a high glycemic index, such as adding fats, proteins, or vinegar, modifying the cooking or preparation processes, and even the selection and storage of foods consumed. The aim of the present narrative review is to summarize some of these existing strategies applied to the cooking process and their ability to modulate glycemic response to meals in individuals with T2D.

The increase in the global prevalence of type 2 …

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Preserving Nature's Bounty: The Rise of Natural Antimicrobial Compounds in Food
Foods & Culinary

Preserving Nature’s Bounty: The Rise of Natural Antimicrobial Compounds in Food

- by Lucas Miller

In an era of growing consumer demand for “clean label” products and a move away from synthetic additives, the food industry is turning to an ancient-yet-innovative solution: food preservation using natural antimicrobial compounds. These powerful substances, derived from plants, animals, and microorganisms, are proving to be a safe, effective, and sustainable way to extend the shelf life of food, reduce waste, and enhance food safety without compromising flavor or quality.

The Challenge of Spoilage

Food spoilage is a complex process primarily caused by the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, yeasts, and molds. These microbes break down the food’s components, leading to undesirable changes in texture, taste, and smell. Traditional preservation methods, like high heat, salting, or chemical preservatives, have long been used to combat this, but they can sometimes degrade nutritional content or be perceived as “unnatural” by consumers. This has paved the way for a new generation of …

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