I am on cholesterol watch, and I love foods rich in the substance. My doctor is of the opinion that I am genetically disposed to producing more cholesterol than “normal”. Regular blood work seems to bear this out.

My mother was, and indeed still is the most estimable of mothers and a fine cook to boot. She (despite being welsh and therefore having all genetic disposition to not eating lard removed ) is an expert at Bengali cooking ( having...

that there is some genetic & cultural connection... is it Pre-Colombus... I don’t have the answers we will see what the Human Genome project. But if the Mexican Genome contains 15% African genes... a significant portion...

are the arguments for Mexican as one of the elite cuisines: The world’s top consumed spice... the Chile (Capsicum). Originally from South America, the first Chile was a fierly little round ball similar to the modern Chiltepin....

Point #1... most “Real” American cuisine is based on German dishes (right in line with the fact that German is likely the biggest genetic contributor to this country)... so maybe there is a little self hate going on....

I have a few friends that while not allergic to alcohol or grapes have a similar reaction to wine — it might have something to do with genetics. One friend has no such reaction to an alcohol free “wine”, but she...

And let’s mention the role of genetics and metabolism. I know someone who went on a very, very strict diet with regard to fats and the effect on their cholesterol levels was negligible.

figure out how to genetically improve naturally inedible plants like Corn, Squash & Beans... turn them into their modern appearance... and then figured how to cultivate them with such environmental efficiency that it can still...

that no genetically modified organisms can be considered heirloom cultivars." So, if the tomatoes do not meet that minimum definition, then the seller is lying. Buyers may be more likely to buy one label over another, but sellers...

. There is a reason why kids as young as 16 are having heart surgery, and it’s not genetics (check out Eric Schlosser’s new book if you don’t believe me). Personally, I was raised to believe that convenience beats out health, and...

supertasting is based on genetic and biological factors, and I personally think it has to be more complex than the # of papillae on one’s tongue. Sure, someone might have lots of receptors, but they may not be as sensitive...

Mayonnaise: Listen to your wife, she knows what she’s talking about. Corn oil: I don’t know why. I used to favor it because it was cheap, but it is fairly flavorless and for all I know may be made from genetically...