AGEs: High-Heat Cooking & Health Risks
High-heat cooking boosts AGEs (Advanced Glycation End-products), linked to diabetes, heart issues, and Alzheimer's. Limit browned foods to reduce oxidative stress. Cook with moisture.
Ant Yogurt: Formic Acid & Microbial Growth
Researchers explore using ants in yogurt production. Formic acid from ants impacts milk texture and promotes acid-loving microbes. Caution is needed to ensure safety from parasites and unsafe microorganisms.