Analysis of the Collatz Problem

Problem n is a positive whole number Formulae: when n is even, divide by 2 when n is odd, multiply by 3 and add 1 n/2 3n+1 Prove that for any whole number, the continuous application of these simple formulae … Continue reading →

One Food with All Necessary Nutrients: 14 ingredients plus water

I made a soup recipe with all the protein (incl. tryptophan, lysine, meth+cys), fat, carbs, fiber, electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, cholesterol, choline, betaine, lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-cryptoxanthin, alpha-carotene, and beta-carotene needed, in only 14 ingredients plus water. Not sure I want to … Continue reading →

Feeding a potential Mars Colony: protein and B-12

This is the first in a series of articles on what types of crops might be best suited for feeding a proposed human population attempting to colonize the planet Mars. The recent proposal by Elon Musk was for a colongy … Continue reading →

The 3 Flavonoids liked to lower risk of Alzheimer’s

Fruits, vegetables, tea consumption linked with lower Alzheimer’s risk – People who had the most flavonols in their diet were about half as likely to develop Alzheimer’s than those who consumed the least, the study found. SOURCE: https://bit.ly/2GBkScJ Neurology, online … Continue reading →

Is Monk Fruit Extract a Safe Food Additive?

A study published by the Europeian Food Safety Authority, on 11 December 2019, titled “Safety of use of Monk fruit extract as a food additive in different food categories“, stated the following: “The Panel concluded that toxicity database on Monk … Continue reading →

Plant Sources of Vitamin B-12

Some scientific studies indicate that green laver and purple laver, also called “Nori“, contain substantial amounts of biologically active vitamin B-12. Nori is available in many supermarkets and grocery stores. It is edible seaweed formed into thin sheets, and often … Continue reading →

Foods that End Hunger

Most of the hungry in the world have a main staple food, such as rice, which provides carbs and some protein plus some of the electrolytes and a paucity of vitamins and minerals. To move them out of hunger, which … Continue reading →