The Belle of the Peppers, Red Pepper By Nikki Wolin Bell peppers, or Capsicum Annuum, belong to the same genus as their spicy relatives the chili peppers. This genus is aptly named, as Capsicum derives from the Greek word kapto (“to bite”) and the Latin word capsa (“box”). However, bell peppers are the only Capsicum variety that […]
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Let Your Love for Cilantro Grow! By Jennifer Dabbert and Riya Sood A little bit of History Coriander, more commonly known as cilantro in the US, is a popular herb used across the world both in culinary cuisines and in traditional medicines. Dating back to ancient Egypt, cilantro is not only found in culinary recipes,
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Cumin to the Light By Sarah “Nikki” Wolin Long used in traditional medicine to combat gastrointestinal problems, cumin is ready to step into the spotlight. Cumin is a spice made from the dried seed of the Cuminum cyminum plant, belonging to the same family as carrots and parsley. Native to the Mediterranean and South Asia,
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The Humble Bean: Black Beans By Riya Sood When it comes to promoting brain health and wellness, black beans are a winner that are hard to beat. They are highly nutritious, filling, and provide a plethora of health benefits including but not limited to protecting the brain, fighting fatigue, warding off signs of aging, and
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Go Bananas for a Smarter and Healthier Brain By Riya Sood Let me share a secret to an affordable and healthy breakfast – the almighty banana. The average price of 1 pound of bananas in the U.S. is approximately 0.63 cents. This could give a week’s worth of fruit for less than $1. In addition to
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The Plant that Packs a Punch: Ginger By Riya Sood Let us play a game of jeopardy in the category of superherbs. Can you guess this powerful, nutritional herb, that is proven to give a tough competition to over-the-counter medicines to reduce pain and improve digestion. If you guessed, “What is ginger?”, then you are correct.
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Shrooms: The Little Umbrellas to Good Health By Riya Sood Having a rainbow of colors on your food plate is common health advice, but take a moment to embrace the humble white mushrooms. Those white bell-shaped fungi peeking out of your salad or pizza are indeed nutrient dense powerhouses that provide a variety of health
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It’s a Date! How Adding This Delectable Fruit to Your Diet Can Offer Amazing Health By Jennifer Dabbert Delicious, sweet, and full of nutrients, dates are a delicious fruit deriving from the date palm. This tropical-looking plant appears to look like a normal palm tree, but it can produce almost 300 pounds of this healthful
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Broccoli: The Beauty in This Flowering Green Vegetable By Riya Sood and Sarah Truong The possibilities are endless with this well-loved vegetable. Considered to be America’s favorite vegetable, broccoli is definitely a staple that you should be adding to your next meal. With its versatility and ability to complement almost any dish, these cruciferous trees
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It’s O-Fish-al! Salmon is a Must Have Superfood By Jennifer Dabbert Seafood is a staple for many coastal communities and cultures around the world. Salmon is coveted for its rich, buttery flavor, and is loved by seafood lovers and culinary enthusiasts alike. One of my favorite places as a culinary aficionado and ecologist is Ketchikan,
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