The foods area provides articles and resources on a wide selection of foods.
Are they healthy? What are their benefits and drawbacks? From meat to berries, you can find information on most foods here.
Cashew nuts are a mild and buttery species of nut native to Central America and the Northern areas of South America, particularly Brazil. Often referred to as ‘cashews,’ these nuts …
Otherwise known by the names coppa, capicola, and gabagool, capocollo is one of Italy’s most famous cured meats. While not as well known as other cured meats like jamón, prosciutto, …
Over the past several decades, dietary fat has often had an undeserved “unhealthy” reputation. While this mindset is changing in recent times, one particular fat—extra virgin olive oil—has long held …
Calamari is a popular variety of seafood, and it offers a range of nutritional benefits too. This seafood plays a significant role in the Mediterranean and East Asian diet, and …
Longan fruit (Dimocarpus Longan) is a small and white-fleshed tropical fruit. This fruit is from the soapberry family, which also includes fruits such as lychee and rambutan. In this article, …
Sauerkraut is a fermented vegetable dish widely used as a condiment and made through the lacto-fermentation of cabbage. Similar to other fermented foods, there are many claims of health benefits …
Coconut flour is a high-fiber alternative to wheat flour and it is made from pure coconut meat. With the popularity of low-carb diets in recent years, the use of coconut …
Avocados are a delicious fruit that likely originated in Central Mexico. Surprisingly, avocados are a berry in botanical terms. However, they have their own unique taste, which is dissimilar to …
Bacon is one of the most popular meats in the world. There is a good reason for this, too; bacon tastes delicious. However, the health effects of bacon are a …
Catfish are one of the most common culinary fish in the world. There are numerous different types of catfish, and some species can grow to weigh beyond 100 kg. These …