Food Facts

Is Wheat Poison? What’s Behind the Rise of Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance

February 11, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: May 20, 2016

We humans have been hunter-gatherers for more than 99.9% of our history. For millions of years, we subsisted on a diet of fruits, nuts, wild vegetables, bone marrow, seafood, meat, and herbs. Grains such as wheat, corn, barley, oats, and… [read]

Dangerously High Arsenic Levels Found in Rice

February 3, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

What is Arsenic Anyway? Arsenic is a naturally occurring, toxic element found in the earth. It is found in over 200 different minerals. There are two main types of arsenic: organic and inorganic. Organic arsenic compounds are primarily found in… [read]

The Health Benefits Of the Curry Spice Blend

February 3, 2015 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

India is a country with over 1 billion people spread over five large regions. This population is incredibly diverse. Indians speak more than 122 different languages and their cuisines vary greatly among the regions. Despite these differences, there is still… [read]

MSG’s Many Side Effects and Aliases

January 25, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

This”Natural Flavor” Is Not So Natural Even if you’ve never had a college course in chemistry, you’re likely familiar with the acronym. MSG stands for monosodium glutamate. In the modern era, this food additive is found in nearly every processed… [read]

Vegetables and Nuts That Are Fruits

January 21, 2015 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

We generally label foods as fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts by their taste, appearance, and use. Not all vegetables are vegetables, and not all fruits are fruits. And strangely, not all nuts are nuts; some are seeds, and some are… [read]

Your Guide to Root Vegetables – Health Benefits, Recipes, and More

January 20, 2015 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: April 12, 2016

Root vegetables are exactly what the name implies – they are the root of the plant. The most common root vegetables have become family staples: potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, onions, beets, and radishes. Some are treasured spices: garlic, ginger, horseradish,… [read]

Vitamin C Packed Fruits and Vegetables

January 19, 2015 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

We’ve all had it drilled into us: citrus fruits are the source for vitamin C. But citrus fruits aren’t the only source. They aren’t even the best source! The amount of vitamin C in one serving of papaya, strawberries, pineapple,… [read]