Food — Page 59

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]

Permaculture Agriculture – The Transition to a Sustainable Future

February 3, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: February 8, 2016

“We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them.” Albert Einstein. Permaculture stands for permanent culture. It is an ecological method of design that shapes many practices, including farming. The term permaculture was first coined… [read]

How Vertical Gardening Could Help Save the World

January 29, 2015 by Kayla Matthews
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Most people aren’t gardeners, and even fewer are bona fide farmers. All of us, though, eat. For this reason, food producers around the country — and around the world — are faced with a high demand for their products, a… [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]