Are Bugs the Next Big Thing in the Culinary World?
Fried, crispy and crunchy: entomologist Esther Ngumbi says scientists and chefs are collaborating to find ways to make insects the next big thing in...
How Eating more Zinc Strengthens your Immune System
Walk down the cold-remedy aisle of almost any pharmacy and you’ll see a shelf full of zinc supplements. Clearly, people must be worried that...
Why Plant-based Food is not Always Healthy
As we ring in the new year and people announce their resolutions and goals for 2022, many opt for getting healthy, cutting out drinking...
Bush Tea, Herbs, Plants and Barbadian Botanical Stories Episode Four
Journey To The Market And The Root Of It All. This episode focuses on the availability of indigenous herbs at the local markets.
Bush Tea, Herbs, Plants and Barbadian Botanical Stories Episode Three
Milkweed has entered the international healthcare vernacular recently. In this episode, we speak about the pharmacological and spiritual qualities of the milkweed. Bush Tea,...
Bush Tea, Herbs, Plants and Barbadian Botanical Stories Episode Two
THE DRUG PIPELINE: In this episode, Senior Pharmacologist at the University of the West Indies, Cavehill Campus, Dr. Damian Cohall speaks about his work...
Bush Tea, Herbs, Plants and Barbadian Botanical Stories Episode One
In this episode, plant experts Ras Iles, Dr Anthony Richards and Ireka Jelani share collective knowledge about the multiple uses of local botanicals. Bush...
UWI Scientists find medicinal potential in Chenet Fruit
A team that included scientists from the University of the West Indies Mona Campus has discovered potentially beneficial medicinal properties in a favorite Caribbean...