After peanuts – which aren’t even a real nut – this one is the most common.
Sure, cashews have a deliciously nutty and creamy taste, but that’s not the only ...
With the exception of fettuccine alfredo, this is the Italian classic you probably feel most guilty about eating.
Which makes total sense.
It’s high fat, ...
Some scientists say it was the first organism on earth. It's a single-celled plant that’s believed to be the same today as it was at the start.
So how compli...
The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) name of jiaogulan – also written as jiao gu lan – is hard to say and spell for an American, no doubt.
What's easy to u...
The phrase "healthy cookie" is a bit of an oxymoron.
At least if it’s a bona fide baked good that kids would still identify as being one. Raw and unsweetened...
Where does the saying cool as a cucumber come from?
It means a person who’s cool, calm, and collected. Its origin has to do with the temperature of a cucumbe...
A whopping $720 million was the price tag for the anti-aging technology developed by Australian biologist David Sinclair. That’s how much GlaxoSmithKline paid f...
Is a grain-free diet good for you? Do they cause inflammation in the body?
From paleo, to promoters of more obscure diets, everyone these days seems to be ga...
Should you consume more sugar to boost your energy?
For a quick buzz, sure. For sustained energy, we all know that would be a fool's errand. Ineffective afte...
Even though it’s as common as ketchup and mustard, black pepper is one of the most underappreciated superfoods.
With a high ORAC value of 34,053, it’s loaded...
Yes, you really can patent fruits, vegetables, and other plants. The legal requirements are a bit different than other inventions. As described in the provision...
