At over 1 billion pounds per year, tuna consumption in the U.S. is more than twice that of salmon. Salmon is more expensive (especially wild caught salmon) and is more likely to be considered a delicacy. Tuna has more mercury content so it’s not recommended for pregnant women and youngRead More →
The vast majority of CEOs, millionaires and billionaires are clean-shaven. There seems to be a correlation between moving higher up in corporate seniority and having less facial hair. (How many CEOs do you know with handle bar moustaches?) Einstein with his famous moustache was a bit of a facial hairRead More →
Is Sunflower Seed Butter Good for You? Sunflower butter is made from little nutrient-dense sunflower seeds, which are a great source of protein, healthy fats, vitamin E and magnesium. The protein and healthy fats keep you satiated and feeling full and energized. Is sunflower butter healthier than almond butter? MineralsRead More →
Calzones aren’t exactly healthy food, especially if they are stuffed with meat and large amounts of cheese. A calzone typically uses the same amount of pizza dough as a pizza crust and is meant to serve four people. Eating a whole calzone yourself can mean eating more than your recommendedRead More →
I also think that the crust in pizza actually tastes different, because every inch of it is in direct contact with the oven. With calzones, the top is only exposed to the air in the oven.” While they do have a slightly distinct taste, it’s still in the pizza family.Read More →
In most cases, people can safely eat beets or drink beetroot juice without experiencing any negative side effects. Drinking beetroot juice regularly can affect the color of urine and feces due to the natural pigments in beets. People may notice pink or purple urine, which is called beeturia, and pinkRead More →
People following a vegan diet are at an increased risk of depression as their diets have a sharp decline in omega 3 fatty acids (no fish oil or fish consumption) and a rise in omega 6 (vegetable oils and nuts). They can include algae-based omega 3 sources in their diet,Read More →
Waffles are clearly superior because they distribute the sticky goodness that is syrup evenly across their surface. Each divet of a waffle pockets the syrup for an all-around syrup-soaked waffle. Waffles are the Apple Macs to the pancakes’ Microsoft Windows computer (but that’s a whole different argument). What are theRead More →
1. Spinach. This leafy green tops the chart as one of the healthiest vegetables, thanks to its impressive nutrient profile. One cup (30 grams) of raw spinach provides 56% of your daily vitamin A needs plus your entire daily vitamin K requirement — all for just 7 calories (1). IsRead More →
Olives naturally turn black as they ripen. When unripe they are green. … Lye treatments cause natural phenolic compounds in the olives to oxidize to a black color. Calcium chloride salts, iron salts (ferrous gluconate) and compressed air bubbled through the curing vats help develop the black color. What areRead More →