In our culinary world, a peculiar love-hate relationship exists between people and a particular golden, juicy tropical fruit. For some, its sweet and tart flavors evoke delight; for others, eating it becomes a source of discomfort or even pain. We are, of course, talking about pineapples. This article sheds light on the phenomenon where certain...

Many people feel tired or run down at some point during the day. A lack of energy could affect your daily activities and make you less productive. The fact is that the type and quantity of food you eat play an essential role in determining your energy levels during the day. Even though all foods...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a commonly diagnosed chronic gastrointestinal disease defined by irritation in bowel habits and abdominal pain in the absence of other known causes (Weaver et al., 2017). People who suffer from IBS not only have to deal with the physiological symptoms of gastrointestinal distress, but approximately 40–60% experience psychological disorders that play...

Butter has been a staple in our diets for centuries. It is a rich source of flavor and adds a creamy texture to our favorite dishes. However, there has been ongoing debate about whether butter is good or bad for our health. Some say it should be avoided because of its saturated fat content. Others...

When it comes to Alzheimer’s, most people probably assume that one of the first symptoms of this brain disease is memory loss. Although Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are typically characterized by a gradual (and sometimes rapid) decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills, researchers from Washington University in St. Louis may have found...

Under the sea, under the sea, darling it’s better down where it’s wetter, take it from me. As true as that may be for the water-dwellers, Americans prefer seafood on their plates. Over the last couple of decades, shrimp has become the most widely consumed seafood in the United States (along with canned tuna and...

You’ve heard it’s bad for you and yet many Americans still consume way too much sugar. Honestly, it’s pretty easy to underestimate how much sugar you consume, especially if you aren’t paying close attention; it is in sauces, dressings, baked goods, fruit, and even “healthy” packaged foods. Usually, people automatically think of type 2 diabetes...

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide. Not only does it provide an energy boost in the morning, but it also offers numerous health benefits. It does all of this for a very low-calorie count, provided you don’t add lots of sugar and cream to it. However, it’s important to note that there...

Professionals sometimes refer to our gut as the “second brain” of our bodies. Beyond just the physical sensations we have when trying to make a decision (aka the “gut feeling”), our gut has a large influence on our overall mental and physical well-being. But what exactly is our “gut” and how do we improve our...

Horseradish root is a cruciferous vegetable that is in the same family as mustard, wasabi, cabbage, broccoli, and kale. Thought to have originated in Eastern Europe, experts believe this hearty vegetable has been in cultivation for less than two thousand years [1]. Most people recognize horseradish as that pungent, nose, and eye-burning condiment often used...

A high school student won her regional science fair by proving that the extract of a long-used Native American plant, chokeberries, can target and kill cancer cells in-vitro. This discovery, or rather, re-discovery, could in the future be a huge breakthrough in cancer treatment. Native American High School Student Discovers That Her Culture’s Traditional Chokeberry...

As the outermost part of our body, our skin is completely exposed to the elements, so it makes sense that people all over the world, of all ages, experience various skin conditions. From psoriasis to eczema, most of the skin issues that we have are rooted in inflammation, but not every bump and discoloration is...