Thinking of going vegan? Get that idea out of your head! You wouldn’t want to have to suffer from these 14 reasons that you should absolutely never consider going vegan…
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There are some juicing books which are practically biblical for anyone interested in the juicing lifestyle or who wants to learn more about the health benefits of juice fasting, like…
It is Women’s History Month and, despite what the morons on Capitol Hill are saying, sexism is far from over. The problem isn’t just rampant in the workplace, healthcare policies,…
The world is full of strange, delicious vegetables. How many of these oddities can you identify?
For nearly two decades, the “food pyramid” represented the official guidelines for nutrition. Then, in 2011, the notorious image was replaced by the “MyPlate” icon. The new icon can now…
Zinc is one of those nutrients that doesn’t get much attention, but should. The global prevalence of zinc deficiency is about 30%. Even in developed countries like the US and…
Because of genetic engineering and selective breeding, fruits in the supermarket are becoming a heck of a lot bigger than they used to be. Not all giant fruits are the…
Unlike other foods, fruit is meant to be eaten: the plant’s survival relies on the fruit being eaten so the seeds can be consumed and dispersed. Thus, many plants have…
We have a black president. Wisconsin has an openly-gay senator. We will probably see a woman president in the relatively near future. But what about vegetarians? Is there a place…
You probably know that beans (the magical fruit) and cheese (cut the cheese) cause gas. But did you ever wonder why we fart? Here are the facts behind your farts!