15 h. ago I tried the bulletproof coffee trend and added MCT oil to my morning cup

I added MCT oil to my coffee for a month to see if it would actually give me more energy

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5 d. ago The perfect bath? It's tonight at 8pm for 22 minutes with 39C water

There's nothing quite like a long, relaxing soak to soothe a tired body and ease away the worries of the day. Now, experts have come up with a formula for the perfect bath.

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8 d. ago How your cup of coffee might become more expensive thanks to Donald Trump

President Donald Trump's current 10 per cent tariffs cover most coffee-producing countries and are expected to drive up costs

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8 d. ago You've been making pasta wrong! Scientists reveal the ultimate recipe for Cacio e pepe

At first glance Cacio e pepe looks like a simple recipe containing only three ingredients - pasta, Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper. But making it without lumps is harder than it looks.

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9 d. ago Physicists find key to perfect pasta – but not how Mamma used to make it

Scientific recipe for cacio e pepe avoids a lumpy sauce but uses powdered starch instead of reserved pasta waterIt may be only pasta, pecorino and black pepper, but cacio e pepe is not nearly as easy to make as some would imagine.However, researchers have come up with a scientific recipe that avoids a lumpy sauce every single time – but it all gets a lot more complicated. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Physicists find key to perfect pasta – but it’s not how Mamma used to make it

Scientific recipe for cacio e pepe avoids a lumpy sauce but uses powdered starch instead of reserved pasta waterIt may be only pasta, pecorino and black pepper, but cacio e pepe is not nearly as easy to make as some would imagine.Now, researchers have come up with a scientific recipe that avoids a lumpy sauce every single time – but it all gets a lot more complicated. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Italian scientists reveal the 'perfect' recipe for Cacio e pepe pasta

At first glance Cacio e pepe looks like a simple recipe containing only three ingredients - pasta, Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper. But making it without lumps is harder than it looks.

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3 w. ago Scientists have discovered the formula for the perfect day – and I couldn’t agree more

Social scientists have presented us with a schedule for the ideal day, which includes a specific amount of work, socialising and other activities. Hannah Ewens agrees that it sounds exemplary, but one major thing would have to change for us to be able to follow it

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3 w. ago The secret to bowling the perfect strike, according to scientists

Researchers use physics to build a predictive tool that could revolutionise competitive bowling strategy

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3 w. ago The science behind the perfect cup of coffee: everything you need to know, from grind size to roast

New research on the optimal pour height this week adds another layer to the quest for caffeinated perfection There is an episode of the hit TV series Breaking Bad in which Walter White, high school chemistry teacher turned drug kingpin, meets a new colleague in front of a tangle of clamps, pipes and slowly dripping flasks. When the other character lets him taste what he has been brewing, White is stunned. “My God, that is the best coffee I’ve ever tasted,” he says. “Why the hell are we making meth?”Coffee may not be – quite – as addictive as methamphetamines, but to some of its aficionados, the hunt for the perfect hit of bean, roast, grind and brew is as seductive as any drug. That search took another step forward this week with new research into the optimal height and speed from which to pour water on to coffee grounds. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Nutritionist shares exact time of day to drink coffee and when to stop for best night's sleep

A nutritionist has advised the best time to enjoy a delicious cup of your favourite coffee, while cautioning caffeine lovers to make sure they stop before a specific time if they want to ensure a decent night's sleep

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