The Science Thread

[noco]

Thanks For the link.

I think most that regularly consume honey feel the benefits, I sure hope those that worry about sugar don't avoid honey.

My father swears by a daily breakfast of mashed dates, Ginger and honey on toast.

Did you know a can of Coca Cola contains 13 cubes of white cane sugar?

 

[Value Collector]

Did you know a can of Coca Cola contains 13 cubes of white cane sugar?

In Australia it does, in the USA it contains zero cane sugar.

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I drink about 1 or 2 cans of Coke a day, sometimes I put rum in it, everything in moderation I rekon, it's all about finding out what works for you, and your life style.

 

[SirRumpole]

In Australia it does, in the USA it contains zero cane sugar.

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I drink about 1 or 2 cans of Coke a day, sometimes I put rum in it, everything in moderation I rekon, it's all about finding out what works for you, and your life style.

Do they have a sugar tax in the USA ?

 

[Value Collector]

Do they have a sugar tax in the USA ?

I don't think so, My response was a bit tongue in cheek, they don't have "cane sugar" in the soft drinks, they use corn syrup. Because of the climate (and government assistance) its cheaper to produce corn syrup than cane sugar.

 

[Value Collector]

What are the different types of sugar? So how do these sugars affect your body, and should we be worried?

 

[sptrawler]

In Australia it does, in the USA it contains zero cane sugar.

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I drink about 1 or 2 cans of Coke a day, sometimes I put rum in it, everything in moderation I rekon, it's all about finding out what works for you, and your life style.

I worked on an American base, their coke tasted like ours, but with added sugar, everything they eat seemed much sweeter.

 

[luutzu]

Mathematically, apparently intelligent life has probably existed in the universe, scary when you think about some of the people you know.

https://www.inverse.com/article/149...odds-intelligent-extraterrestrial-life-exists

Didn't know thye have an equation for that. But yea, ET is definitely out there. And the day they "discover" us is as scary as the day Columbus discover America (Hawkin said it alright?)

 

[luutzu]

Like this? Snapped from our backyard with a Kodak Z990:

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Nice pics. That's some camera to be able to take that.

But the telescope we got was much clearer - was a full moon and so bright it gave us white spots afterwards. Well worth it though. I never really appreciate the moon being so "real", if that makes sense.

btw, does the moon rotate pixel? I remember the crater due East on your pic was at the bottom (remember 'cause I call it the moon's a hole, haha)... or it's just another crater with the Sun reflecting differently...

There's this 3D gear where we could download apps on any smart phone and explore Space or architectural landmarks. Incredible stuff.

 

[luutzu]

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You should definitely by the capilano active 10+ manuka rather than the allowrie (that creates the healthiest profit margins)

As far as allowrie vs regular capilano, probably just pick the one that suits your taste.

Was checking it out the other day and you guys got these crazy branding stuff going. "nutty" taste of honey because it's from some walnut tree? Serious? You guys are taking a playbook from Blackmores or what?

It's all honey to me. As long as no sugar syrup in it, and if it's on sale, it'll work fine.

Tastes good on cereal though. And my folks recommend the use of honey instead of sugar if we want our cool drinks sweet.

 

[luutzu]

Here are some details of the difference between cane sugar and honey.

My first drink in the morning for the past 55 years has been apple cider vinegar and honey which is excellent for arthritis and helps to keep the kidneys and urinary track in good order...I have used honey as a replacement of white cane sugar which is poison in my books....They say arthritis is hereditary but we really only inherit our parents bad habits...My parents and siblings ( all now deceased) were all inflicted with arthritis but in my old age I am reality free.....All were high consumers of white cane sugar......I also recommend the use of ginger which is anti-inflammatory and a terrific aid for a healthy prostrate....I make my own ginger tea from raw ginger and have at least 2 cups every day.

Strange as we speak, my dear mother passed away today 31 years ago at the ripe old age of 88

I have also been helping a nurse in Guyana in her research for possible cures of pressure ulcers ( bed sores) in bed ridden old people......I suggested to her use Manuka honey which I believe is only available in Australia and New Zealand....Clean the wound with an antiseptic first and apply the Manuka...Ungvita ointment is another great cure for pressure ulcers.

For better brain function we need at least 2000mg of Omega 3 per day.

http://foodwatch.com.au/blog/carbs-sugars-and-fibres/item/honey-is-it-healthier-than-sugar.html

Have you tried Yarrow?

One of those cure-all plant my dad recommends. He has it fresh with hot water couple times a day. Could eat it as salad too.

There's this Japanese fungus/bateria drink that's highly effective. Kind of like those Yakult drink but here you can make it yourself... With black tea, cup of sugar and a few litre of water for about 8 days... it's sweet and gasy like Coke but apparently the sugar/sweet are digested by the bateria so it's no longer "bad" sweet.

But yea, coffee and a beer now and then might also be as effective.

 

[pixel]

Nice pics. That's some camera to be able to take that.

But the telescope we got was much clearer - was a full moon and so bright it gave us white spots afterwards. Well worth it though. I never really appreciate the moon being so "real", if that makes sense.

btw, does the moon rotate pixel? I remember the crater due East on your pic was at the bottom (remember 'cause I call it the moon's a hole, haha)... or it's just another crater with the Sun reflecting differently...

There's this 3D gear where we could download apps on any smart phone and explore Space or architectural landmarks. Incredible stuff.

Hey Luutzu,
I selected a 1,600th of a second on 5.6 aperture, which probably accounts for a little graininess. The moon's position was also close to the horizon, just above neighbours' roof top, which adds atmospheric distortion.

As regards the moon's rotation, the axis is tangential, not radial. That's because the moon has a tidal lock on earth, alwais showing the same side towards Earth. That means one axial rotation takes exactly as long as the turn around the Earth. However, the location where you see the main crater - at about 2 o'clock on my photo - depends from where you view it on Earth. I take it you're looking from the Northern hemisphere.

 

[cynic]

Was checking it out the other day and you guys got these crazy branding stuff going. "nutty" taste of honey because it's from some walnut tree? Serious? You guys are taking a playbook from Blackmores or what?

It's all honey to me. As long as no sugar syrup in it, and if it's on sale, it'll work fine.

Tastes good on cereal though. And my folks recommend the use of honey instead of sugar if we want our cool drinks sweet.

Try a bit of yellowbox on your cereal one day, and then a bit of leatherwood the next and note the difference in taste.

 

[pixel]

Try a bit of yellowbox on your cereal one day, and then a bit of leatherwood the next and note the difference in taste.

or from WA: Peppermint Tree, Red Gum, and Jarrah
I use the Peppermint Tree honey to sweeten my cup of Green Tea in the morning;
Red Gum's antibacterial properties are close to Manuka's;
while Jarrah honey's properties exceed Manuka's by about half again, which accounts for the premium.

see https://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66434&d=1461663637

Each has its own distinctive taste that is unmistakable.

 

[Value Collector]

Nice pics. That's some camera to be able to take that.

But the telescope we got was much clearer - was a full moon and so bright it gave us white spots afterwards. Well worth it though. I never really appreciate the moon being so "real", if that makes sense.

btw, does the moon rotate pixel? I remember the crater due East on your pic was at the bottom (remember 'cause I call it the moon's a hole, haha)... or it's just another crater with the Sun reflecting differently...

There's this 3D gear where we could download apps on any smart phone and explore Space or architectural landmarks. Incredible stuff.

Were you looking at the moon through a Newtonian telescope eg a reflector telescope. Because they flip the image, so what you are seeing it the reverse and upside down of the actual image. The moon always shows the same side.

Was checking it out the other day and you guys got these crazy branding stuff going. "nutty" taste of honey because it's from some walnut tree? Serious? You guys are taking a playbook from Blackmores or what?

It's all honey to me. As long as no sugar syrup in it, and if it's on sale, it'll work fine.

Tastes good on cereal though. And my folks recommend the use of honey instead of sugar if we want our cool drinks sweet.

A honeys taste is determined by the flowers the producer the nector, there are huge differences in the flavour of the honey that comes from different plants.

If you are eating the standard blended honey, you won't notice much difference, because these are blended to give a consistent taste, but if you try a few different specialty types eg yellow box, manuka, blue gum, iron bark, etc etc you will pick up differences.

You can also notice differences in colour.

 

[qldfrog]

Having started beekeeping, our earlier harvest was VERY clear honey (clover) and very light subtle in taste; whereas the late season (brushbox) was very dark and quite strong;
hardly comparable, but both sweet indeed!
Indeed, I encourage people to have a try and variety in taste is always welcome in my opinion
Eat good honey!

 

[SirRumpole]

This article is a bit disturbing for those of us that like honey.

http://www.globalresearch.ca/death-and-extinction-of-the-bees/5375684

 

[SirRumpole]

You may be better off being overweight according to this study.

http://www.abc.net.au/radionational...ated-with-lowest-mortality/7417938#transcript

 

[luutzu]

Hey Luutzu,
I selected a 1,600th of a second on 5.6 aperture, which probably accounts for a little graininess. The moon's position was also close to the horizon, just above neighbours' roof top, which adds atmospheric distortion.

As regards the moon's rotation, the axis is tangential, not radial. That's because the moon has a tidal lock on earth, alwais showing the same side towards Earth. That means one axial rotation takes exactly as long as the turn around the Earth. However, the location where you see the main crater - at about 2 o'clock on my photo - depends from where you view it on Earth. I take it you're looking from the Northern hemisphere.

Have no idea about aperture and things Just happy with an iPhone and its knock-off Instagram features. But will definitely look into a proper camera like yours in future though.

I didn't know any of that about the Moon. Only thought it might be fixed to Earth from that Transformers movie - the Dark of the Moon, hence there's a Dark Side of the moon... see, don't just learn how bad Michael Bay is at most movies

But yea, was taking the telescope from home in Sydney. Maybe it was what VC said about the Newtonian telescope so the main crater was flipped and appear at the bottom for me, hence from Northern Hemisphere from sounds of it.

Man, amazing all the these natural wonders around us. I have to get out more.

 

[luutzu]

Try a bit of yellowbox on your cereal one day, and then a bit of leatherwood the next and note the difference in taste.

Thanks Cynic.

Now that you guys mentioned, I guess there's a real difference.

Guess I never notice it because I always take honey with something else, and often take it when have those cold and flu.

 

[luutzu]

Having started beekeeping, our earlier harvest was VERY clear honey (clover) and very light subtle in taste; whereas the late season (brushbox) was very dark and quite strong;
hardly comparable, but both sweet indeed!
Indeed, I encourage people to have a try and variety in taste is always welcome in my opinion
Eat good honey!

You know those waxy honey combs? Are they edible?

Went through some country town a few years back in Aus and some honey jars sell honey with it.