In Dr. Saurabh Sethi’s “blacklist,” overripe bananas top the list. They contain too much sugar and provide little nourishment for beneficial bacteria. According to Sethi, these bananas can be likened…

In recent years, there’s been a growing trend toward eating green-colored foods — unripe berries, green fruits and vegetables, and fresh juices made from leafy plants. Social media influencers and…

Candied fruits do double duty: they preserve summer’s vitamins for winter and make desserts look spectacular. Strawberries, cranberries, cherries, and raspberries work best coated in a light frost, while grapes,…

Even toddlers know that fruits are generally more beneficial than harmful. But in recent years, the vitamin-rich bounty of orchards has fallen out of favor. Many people who once filled…

This salad brings together ingredients that support vision, brain function, and the immune, nervous, digestive, and cardiovascular systems. Ingredients (for 4 servings): persimmons – 3; mandarins – 2; mozzarella –…

Some vegetables and fruits need to be stored in the cold, while others do better in warmth. Beyond temperature, the shelf life of fresh produce also depends on lighting, ventilation,…

Experts have revealed how the ripeness of bananas, oranges, and blackberries affects their health benefits. Typically, nutritionists have focused our attention on the sugar content, antioxidants, and vitamins found in…

It turns out ‘let’s have a drink together’ isn’t just a human line — primates do it, too. Researchers at the University of Exeter documented chimpanzees sharing alcohol for the…

The berries of the nightshade plant, which are believed to have killed Roman Emperor Augustus, have a reputation for being deadly. Like those berries, tomatoes belong to the nightshade family…

Vegetables and fruits are among the oldest and most widely eaten foods. They’ve long been known to play a crucial role in nutrition. Some, like peas and beans, can rival…

August has arrived, marking the last month of summer and the time of cool sunrises. In ancient calendars, August is called “the bread-salt month” or “the thickener.” It’s a bountiful…

Tropical nature has given people nearly everything they needed: food, clothing, and even light. On Pacific islands and in parts of South America, people harvest plants whose fruits locals call…

For the batter flour: 1.5 cups water: 2 cups butter: 50 g (about 3.5 tablespoons) sugar: 1 tablespoon baking soda: 0.5 teaspoon salt to taste For the filling cooked beetroot:…