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...
What is a marionberry fruit?
It’s a type of blackberry that was developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as part of Oregon State University’s breeding...
Goji is the highest protein fruit and preliminary evidence suggests they might help with diabetes, weight loss, and blood pressure. (1)
Their most touted adv...
When you think of superfoods, it's unlikely you're thinking of this grain.
In fact, most people frown upon corn. The general perception is that they’re kerne...
If you grew up in the Midwest, you certainly would never have thought of it as a superfood.
Or a food for that matter!
When in-season during the late summ...
If you’re an American, you might encounter this superfood in only one form… Ikea lingonberry jam!
Swedish furniture mart aside, finding where to buy lingonbe...
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...
A decade ago, this berry seemed poised to be the next big superfood.
That was only for a hot second. It was quickly dethroned by acai.
No doubt, acai doe...
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...
Other names for it are shaddock fruit, Chinese grapefruit, jabong, and its alternate spelling, pummelo.
Some call it the honey pomelo, because unlike its clo...
What is chaste berry used for?
Its name comes from the word chastity, as that was its most famous use. Clergymen wishing to remain celibate would eat this be...
