Nutrition

Although most people have heard of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, very few are familiar with oligosaccharides. These beneficial compounds are found in many of the foods that we eat every day and have been linked to ...

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What do Edgar Degas, Vincent van Gogh and Pablo Picasso all have in common aside from their incredible painting abilities? These three artists all shared a love of absinthe, a botanical spirit made from wormwood, ...

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Despite how essential it is to consume enough magnesium on a regular basis, many adults are believed to be magnesium-deficient — with up to 70 percent to 90 percent of the population at least having low ...

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Ceylon cinnamon, often referred to as "true cinnamon," is a prized spice known for its delicate flavor and numerous health benefits. It's often consumed as ceylon tea. Originating from the inner bark of the Cinnamomum verum ...

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With its unique appearance and interesting flavor, only the most adventurous eaters are likely to have tried — let alone heard of — the daikon radish. Often considered a staple in many Asian cuisines, the ...

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You are probably familiar with the earthy, nutty and spicy flavor of cumin seeds or ground cumin. After all, humans have been using cumin in culinary dishes since ancient times — but did you know ...

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Chai tea has been popular for years, hitting the big coffee shops in both hot and iced form, but is chai tea good for you? Well, yes, chai tea benefits health in several ways — ...

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Native Americans originally taught settlers barberry's value as a medicinal remedy. The ancient Egyptians used it in combination with fennel seed to ward off plagues while it was used to treat dysentery in India. European herbalists ...

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Sardines are jam-packed with important nutrients, securing them a top spot as one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. High in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamin B12 and selenium, sardines in a can ...

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When you eat a grapefruit, what do you do with the seeds? I'm guessing you spit them out or remove them from the start. What if I told you that those grapefruit seeds, particularly in ...

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