It has been claimed on Bragg's bottle – but not verified – that in the 4th century BC, the famous Greek physician Hippocrates advised his patients to take an ap...
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but it’s also possible they can give you cyanide poisoning, for real!
But don't worry, odds of poisoning are s...
This South American superfood is supposed to be the ideal gluten free grain alternative. Being a flowering plant in the amaranth family, it's totally unrelated ...
It's one of the most popular dieting ingredients on the market. Sure, you can just buy the supplements containing it, but conjugated linoleic acid is found in w...
What are persimmons good for?
Not only can the average American not answer that question, but they probably can’t even tell you what this fruit is, where it ...
The phytoestrogen in flaxseed is touted for postmenopausal women. Maca is primarily for men due to its research about sperm, libido, and bodybuilding.
Rarely...
We all know powders and shakes are among the most efficient ways (calorie-wise) for getting that much needed protein post-workout. However, both animal and plan...
In recent years, the topic of DHEA for women during and after menopause seems to get the most press, however this hormone plays a key role in both genders.
I...
What is ashwagandha? Is this “Indian ginseng” the same as regular ginseng?
Nope.
This plant, the Withania somnifera, is a nightshade which is a totally di...
For about a decade, this leaf has been hailed as the healthiest salad green around. How accurate that is, we will answer in a moment.
Regardless, perhaps tha...
Since the Central Valley of California is responsible for nearly 80% of the world's almond crop, when the drought hit high gear a few years back, plant-based mi...
