Students Push Big, Fat Idea For Bus Fuel (Washington Post)
It has been nothing but bad press for french fries, onion rings and fried mozzarella, but as it turns out, deep-fried foods might be good for something, after all.
Study: Some viruses may cause obesity (Moldova.org)
A study suggests poor diet and lack of exercise might not entirely explain the prevalence of obesity in the United States — viruses might also be at fault. Dr. Richard Atkinson, the director of the Obetech Obesity Research Center in Richmond, Va., says there’s a growing body of evidence demonstrating viruses might play a role in causing fat storage in humans. “The cause of obesity is not a …
A Celebration of Tex-Mex, without apology (Dallas Morning News)
When I arrived in Texas as a college freshman in 1980, there were a great many things I knew nothing about. Among them were Tony Lama boots, espadrilles and Tex-Mex food. I remain clueless about the Lone Star State’s indigenous footwear, but I continue to search for the perfect enchilada.