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America loves potatoes, but they are also a global favorite and the fourth most popular food worldwide. Potatoes grow wild but were first cultivated as a crop in South America about 7,000 years ago. They require less land and water than other staple crops like rice and wheat. Because fresh potatoes are relatively inexpensive and […] Continue reading

Who isn’t perplexed by certain ingredients listed on a food label? Unfamiliar terms like cellulose gum, maltodextrin, soy lecithin, or carrageenan might make you wonder if they are healthy or not. These are all types of food additives, defined as substances not typically found in food but added to enhance the texture, flavor, or color. […] Continue reading

Seaweed may bring to mind the slippery green, red, and brown plants that curl around your toes when walking in the ocean, or mounds of dried tangles washed up on shore. It may be less recognized as an aquatic food on your dinner plate. But certain types of “seaweed” (the common name for countless species […] Continue reading

Longevity is the achievement of a long life. We may hope for longevity so that we can experience many years of quality time with loved ones or have time to explore the world. But living to a ripe old age doesn’t necessarily mean healthy or happy longevity if it is burdened by disability or disease. […] Continue reading

“There is no health without oral health.” You may have heard this statement but what does it mean? The health of our mouth, or oral health, is more important than many of us may realize. It is a key indicator of overall health, which is essential to our well-being and quality of life. Although preventable […] Continue reading

Avocados or “alligator pears” are known for their creamy smooth flesh and bumpy skin. They are a popular food across many cultures. Perhaps best known as the star ingredient in guacamole, they are versatile and prepared in an array of dishes, or simply eaten plain with a spoon. Although not sweet, avocados are botanically classified […] Continue reading

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. Its fiber-like structure is used to make connective tissue. Like the name implies, this type of tissue connects other tissues and is a major component of bone, skin, muscles, tendons, and cartilage. It helps to make tissues strong and resilient, able to withstand stretching. In food, […] Continue reading