Have you ever wondered why English beer is always warm and flat? We asked Burke’s Backyard resident scientist, Graeme Quirk, who does a lot of his research in the pub. Graeme said that it’s just not possible to have warm, fizzy beer. He explained that...
These days there are many different sauces, curry pastes and pestos available, as well as the two old favourites, tomato and Worcestershire sauce. In our segment Dr. Rosemary Stanton looked at sauces, why they are so popular and whether they can be part of a healthy...
A shot of wheatgrass juice in the morning is said to make you feel instantly healthier! Nutritionist, Dr Rosemary Stanton, examined this grassy liquid to see if the claims made about it are true. Scientific studies Although many people swear by wheatgrass juice, there...
Rosemary Stanton looked at some popular myths associated with the kind of foods we eat, and when we eat them. Myth: you shouldn’t combine proteins and carbohydrates There is no scientific evidence to support this idea. The body automatically digests mixtures of...
There are dozens of different breads available, and Rosemary Stanton says they all pass basic nutrition levels. Bread is a good source of starchy carbohydrate, B vitamins and dietary fibre, as well as small quantities of minerals. Wholemeal and grain breads have the...
Many people think that snoring is a sign of a good sleeper, but according to health and fitness expert, Dr Garry Egger, it’s just the opposite. Garry says that being a snorer can make you feel tired and irritable during the day. It can also raise your blood...
This delicious meringue dessert is served with fresh fruit and a toffee topping. Ingredients 6 eggs, separated 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup sugar (for the toffee) 1 punnet strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced extra caster sugar, for sprinkling...
For the past 15 years, Geoff Jansz has been growing his fruit and vegetables without using chemical fertilisers or pesticides. He likes the philosophy of organic farming: caring what goes into the soil, caring what you eat and caring about what is left for future...
Geoff Jansz says that as well as being delicious and healthy, this dish is easy to prepare because as you roast the mushrooms the sauce makes itself! Ingredients 1 peeled onion, core removed and sliced 1/2 clove garlic, chopped fresh herbs (Geoff used rosemary,...
The number of kids who are overweight and obese is rising rapidly. In fact, 1 in 4 kids are now overweight. Studies show that many kids are eating too much food, too much junk food and not exercising enough. In our segment Dr Rosemary Stanton gave some practical...