It’s a common practice to isolate plants and selectively breed them to isolate desirable traits. But, I was curious whether broccoli is man made. So, I looked into the history of the...
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Gluten is the general name for a group of proteins commonly found in wheat, rye, and barley. It acts as a kind of glue, helping the foods keep their shape. An immune reaction to eating gluten...
The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is the thick, bulky root of the Morning Glory (Convolvulus) family of plants. The starchy root is used to store energy for times when the above-ground part of...
Olive oil is considered by some to be healthier and more delicious than other vegetable oils. However, I was curious what the main differences are between olive oil and vegetable oil. Here’s...
Walk into any restaurant, and you’ll soon see why the potato is the most consumed vegetable in the US. The culprit? French fries, of course! The average American consumes about 50 lbs of...
Cucumbers are a significant source of Vitamin C and are consumed in many different ways, not just for food but to improve your health too. And drinking cucumber juice is just one way you can use...
