Food & Science – Explained

Here, I translate the biology of what we eat, the cultural stories behind our plates, and the research that helps us understand both.

I started this blog because I got tired of all those misleading and oversimplified health and nutrition claims that circulate online.
As an immunologist and science communicator, I believe you deserve answers that are honest, evidence-based and actually useful.

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Why do we eat what we eat?

The science behind food choices

Why do we eat what we eat?

The science behind our food choices and why you might be able to train yourself to like specific foods.

You can’t “boost” your immune system like a volume knob

Here is what nobody tells you: you don’t actually want to “boost” your immune system.

Benefits of fermenting your own yogurt

Many commercial yogurts are optimized for shelf life, consistency and large-scale transport.

Food, science and culture made meaningful.
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