Health
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Food Science
What Happens to Taste and Smell as We Age?
More than 75% of people over the age of 80 years have evidence of major olfactory impairment, profoundly altering their daily experience of food, according to PMC .
Dr. Lena Hanson·August 9, 2026
Food Science
Butter vs. Margarine: Health, Flavor, and Culinary Uses
In 2020, a quiet FDA ban on partially hydrogenated oils fundamentally changed margarine's health equation, eliminating the ingredient that made it a dietary villain.
Dr. Lena Hanson·June 28, 2026
The Pantry
Berry Myths: Nutritionists Set The Record Straight
Despite costing 30-50% more, a 2022 study found no significant nutritional difference between organic and conventionally grown blueberries, challenging a core belief for many health-conscious...
Arthur Pendelton·June 21, 2026
Healthy Bites
Top 10 Nutrient-Dense Superfoods for Healthy Snacking
While many assume that finding nutrient-dense superfoods for healthy snacking requires niche, expensive options, a scientific study found 41 out of 47 commonly consumed, unprocessed foods qualified as
Dr. Lena Hanson·June 3, 2026