If you have ever tasted delicious Indian food or sipped on a warm cup of chai, you have experienced the complex and unique flavor of cardamom. But, what is Cardamom? Cardamom is an aromatic spice used in savory and sweet… read more
Nutrition
Learn More About Pineapple
This juicy, subtly tangy and ever so sweet fruit has the honor of being the international symbol of hospitality since the colonial days. Aside from welcoming visitors at your door, pineapples are also overflowing with health benefits and vitamins. One… read more
Eat As They do in the Mediterranean
Cultures around the world have thrived consuming a variety of traditional cuisines and staple foods unique to their region. Perhaps the most well known traditional dietary pattern for promoting health is the Traditional Mediterranean Diet (TMD), first recognized in the… read more
Satisfy Your Dessert Cravings With Fabulous Figs
Hailing from one of the world’s oldest trees, the fig is often overlooked in American cuisine. While they are more commonly consumed dried, you can also find fresh, fabulous figs when they are in season, which usually lasts from early… read more
Is Activated Charcoal Actually Safe to Ingest?
From black lemonade to charcoal lattes, activated charcoal has become a trendy addition to the menus of cafes and juice bars. This “black magic” has gained popularity due to its purported detoxing abilities. However, does it really live up to… read more
Flavored Waters: Fabulous or Fallacy?
Hydration is one of the foundations of good health. You can survive about eight weeks without food, but only about a week (in comfortable conditions) without water. Mild dehydration can cause fatigue, anxiety, headaches and hunger, while long-term dehydration can… read more
Why Adding Peas to your Diet is a Good Idea
You are probably not reaching for a can of peas very often, but you should. Although commonly mistaken as a vegetable, these small legumes are full of vitamins and nutrients and can help you create a balanced diet. Green peas… read more
5 Foods to Beat the Heat
It’s summer again. The sun is perched high in the sky, moving its golden fingertips over the landscape below. The mosquitos are picking and pricking their next victims — behind them, a predatory dragonfly buzzes loudly, ready to eat whatever… read more
Drinking Water is Beneficial for Everyone
You’ve been hearing it your whole life — you should be drinking eight cups of water per day. But, is this actually true? We all have different body compositions, so how could our necessary water intake be universal? It isn’t.… read more
The Dark Side Isn’t So Bad
Who doesn't love chocolate? It’s everyone’s weakness and has quite the reputation for being something that you should stay away from for being “too sweet” or “too high in calories,” but does that mean all chocolate is bad? Enter dark… read more
