Portobello mushrooms are an easy find in your local grocery store. While mushrooms are consumed all over the world, Portobello mushrooms, in particular, boast ...
Pistachios are arguably one of the most popular nuts available. With their irresistibly smooth texture and slightly sweet yet savory taste, it’s easy to see why...
Natto is a traditional Japanese food often served at breakfast, alongside miso soup, fish and rice. Like tofu and tempeh, natto is a whole food form of soybean....
Jujube fruit comes from the jujube tree, native to China. The trees were brought to the United States in the early 1900s. The small, red fruit tastes similar to...
As the largest tree fruit in the world, jackfruit can reach a whopping 100 pounds. It can be eaten dried, roasted or as an ingredient in soups, jams and other d...
Farro is an ancient wheat grain similar to barley or spelt. In fact, it's similar enough to these products it's often mistaken for them. Farro, being an ancie...
The earliest known cultivation of beets and beetroots was in the Mediterranean region about 4,000 years ago. By the 9th century AD, beets had made their way int...
Alfalfa sprouts derive from a germinated alfalfa seed. When the seed germinates, a shoot is created, which is then harvested before the plant fully matures. The...
TMJ, commonly called “lock jaw,” refers to a group of disorders that cause problems with the jaw. The most common TMJ symptoms include limitations in the jaw’s ...
Tapeworm infections are caused by eating food or water that is contaminated with tapeworm eggs or larvae. If you consume the eggs, they can migrate outside your...
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs, in either one or both lungs. It can be mild, however, pneumonia can also be life-threatening. (1) However,...
Mumps, a contagious disease caused by a virus, passes from one person to another through saliva, mucus, or through close proximity with a contagious person. The...