Month: August 2011

Does Resveratrol Protect Against Second-Hand Smoke Exposure?

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ2JcBiUv _BAuFj9Nl5aRoZBE8hkm65dmzuWfHIPN1aL8fPMF_E It has been well documented that resveratrol, a polyphenolic compound that is found in the skins and seeds of red grapes, functions as an antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory agent, and an anti-carcinogen.  The “French Paradox” describes the phenomenon that…

Grape Residues as a Nutrition Booster for Hot Dogs?

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EeGNJGDBZSI/ThwY6fmjraI/ AAAAAAAAAZE/GwVWSgJBpGE/s1600/hot+dog.jpg Let’s face it: even though they may be tasty, hot dogs (a.k.a., frankfurters, wieners, etc) are really not very good for you.  They are high in saturated fats and nitrites, and often are associated with questionable production practices (i.e.,…

Who’s Your Daddy?: Nebbiolo

For this edition of “Who’s Your Daddy?”, we’ll be taking a closer look at the Italian grape, Nebbiolo. http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/rcaucino/rcaucino0709/rcaucino070900007/1565343-big-red-grapes-wainting-for-the-harvest-nebbiolo-variety-italian-vineyards.jpg Nebbiolo, which sometimes goes by the names Spanna, Picutener, or Chiavennsaca, is an Italian grape variety that most often comes from…