To Your Health

What is the difference between l-glutamine and glutamine, and the same for the other amino acids?

"...not, all the glutamine that is found in our food or food supplements is L-glutamine because the mirror image..."

June 23, 2006 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

What is the latest thinking on coenzyme Q-10 supplements?

"...body uses CoQ during the process of converting our food into energy that is usable by our bodies with..."

Dec. 23, 2005 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

What is the best drinking water to consume while pregnant?

"...and research indicates that the intake of minerals from food has a hard time making up for long-term, high-volume..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

How is "black vinegar" different from regular vinegar?

"...Drinking this rich but mild vinegar daily for its health benefits has become increasingly popular, especially in China and..."

June 3, 2005 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

Is there any harm in microwaving food in plastic containers?

"...Q. My wife doesn’t like it when I microwave food in plastic containers and says she can taste the..."

June 11, 2004 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

Are nutrients in a pill absorbed as well as nutrients in food?

"...in a pill absorbed as well as nutrients in food?..."

July 11, 2003 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

I know I should eat more of my food raw, but when I try to eat more raw foods it really upsets my stomach and gives me painful gas. What are my options?

"...Q. I know I should eat more of my food raw, but when I try to eat more raw..."

June 7, 2002 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

I am trying to avoid diabetes, which runs in my family, by choosing foods for their low glycemic index. Some of the foods I want to eat because they ought to have a low glycemic index are not on anyone's list. Is there some way to calculate the glycemic index myself?

"...avoid diabetes, which runs in my family, by choosing foods for their low glycemic index. Some of the foods..."

March 29, 2002 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

I have been having a lot of stomach problems, with alternating diarrhea and constipation, but all the tests my doctor did fail to show any problems. He said I probably have "irritable bowel syndrome." What helps that?

"...tells us that there is probably a connection between food choices and IBS in some instances. Lactose (milk sugar)..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

Out of the blue my eight-month-old son has begun having seizures. We thought he was going to die, but thankfully, DilantinTM has stopped the seizures. What is causing this, and is there anything else I can do to control them?

"...If you use it, mix it with a flavorful food such as applesauce...."

July 13, 2001 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

Heart disease is common among women in my family and I am looking for ways to beat the odds. What works?

"...even when family history is against them. The Nurse's Health Study, about 80,000 women who keep track of what..."

March 2, 2001 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

Food Health Guidlines

"...Info provided by the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services: 469-2015..."

June 4, 1999 Food Feature

Free Thanksgiving Meals and Food Pantries This Holiday Season

Where to find Turkey dinners, volunteer opportunities, and more ways to help

"...organizations are preparing to help Austinites in need put food on their Thanksgiving tables and fill their pantries...."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Alternative Fresh Food Options Still Serving Austin

The usual grocery suspects are crowded. Try these instead.

"...all, thank you to the employees risking their own health to provide us access to fresh food. CSAs and..."

April 17, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Preserving the Food and Beverage Industry With Fermentation

Jason White turns his science chops to gastronomy

"...of curing and pickling swept its way across the food world. As farmers' markets continue to grow in size..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Food-O-File

Austin Food & Wine Festival finds a new home, a new restaurant moves to Manor Road, and fundraisers for ailing members of the food community

"...The Austin Food & Wine Festival announced last week that the April..."

April 19, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

A turf war yields more farmers' markets for everyone

"...The column I had written about all the interesting food events sprouting up around South by Southwest got blown..."

March 19, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

To Your Health

What's the deal with acrylamide?

"...is pregnant is so concerned about acrylamide in her food that she cuts the crust off her bread and..."

July 29, 2005 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

How One Cottage Food Purveyor Helps Launch Careers

Kimchi Rók and the Clifton Career Development School bring young chefs to the table

"...subjects, including welding, plant science, early learning (child care), health care, and hospitality, including culinary arts. Clifton's culinary program..."

April 14, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Building an Ecosystem at Bouldin Food Forest

Ben McConnell talks about putting permaculture into practice at his farm

"...in Rogers, just outside Temple. Five years later, Bouldin Food Forest houses 500 trees. "I have quite a few..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

Laser-Focused SXSW Panels on Making Progress in the Food World

Altering the future, one bite at a time

"...each year they're more focused on the intersection of food, technology, and innovation. Want to know how your daily..."

March 9, 2018 Screens Feature by Veronica Meewes

Fight for $15 Protests Fast Food Working Conditions

Rallies come on heels of negative labor report on Austin restaurants

"...signs that read "Fried chicken should be sizzlin' hot, fast-food workers should not!" and "Popeye's: Cook Food, Not Workers!,"..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Food-O-File

What's stopping restaurants from providing higher wages and health benefits?

"...to the Drag in time to catch the fast food workers strike and march for higher wages on Aug...."

Sept. 6, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood reflects on 20 years of reviewing Austin restaurants

"...setting couldn't be timelier, what with Poppy the intrepid health department inspector solving a murder that occurs at a..."

July 26, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

A roundup of this week's food news

"...recently, with yet another visionary, Olympic swimmer Garrett Weber-Gale (@athleticfoodie), working to support it. Weber-Gale has joined forces with..."

Feb. 22, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

Fall fundraisers and the Farm & Food Leadership Conference dominate this week's events

"...Saturday, $70. Reserve by phone or via email at culinary.center@wholefoods.com. Fri., Sept. 7, 6:30pm; Sat., Sept. 8, 10am. Whole..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Food Column

Food-o-File

Wet your whistle at the corner of Chicon & MLK

"...organic produce and dairy products, plus locally prepared artisan foods, flowers, and select grocery items. It's difficult to envision..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

This week's collection of culinary events

"...› Thirty food trucks from around the state, including several from Austin,..."

May 11, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Luv Doc Recommends: Gypsy Picnic Trailer Food Festival

Auditorium Shores, Saturday, October 22, 2011

"...… perhaps one that isn't so visible to public health inspectors … or maybe someplace visible to nearly everyone...."

Oct. 21, 2011 Column by The Luv Doc

Food Is Not Entertainment

"...wanted to congratulate you on your articles focusing on food as medicine [“The Real Road to Wellville?,” Food, Sept...."

Sept. 21, 2007 Postmarks

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