Thousands of years ago, in the mountains of Peru, Chile, and Bolivia, the people of the Inca empire ate a diet rich in plants like peppers, squash, corn, and avocados. But their mother grain or chisaya mama was quinoa. The Incas believed that quinoa was sacred. But because of this spiritual importance, when the Spanish colonized … [Read more…]
Gisele Bündchen is a big fan of lion’s mane. The Brazilian supermodel recently posted on Instagram that she has been taking the mushroom “for a while” and it has helped with her focus and energy levels. Bündchen is far from alone; lion’s mane is one of many mushrooms that are having a moment among consumers … [Read more…]
The walnut market is thriving. In fact, to keep up with demand, more than one billion pounds of walnuts were harvested in 2022, according to the California Walnut Board. They are particularly popular in the UK, where consumption has grown almost five-fold since 2011. But around the world, people really, really love walnuts. In fact, … [Read more…]
Think about the spiciest dish you’ve ever put in your mouth—maybe you’ve had some enchiladas or fajitas that packed some heat, or perhaps you’ve indulged in phaal curry (otherwise known as the spiciest meal on Earth). Now, think about the taste. Hard to describe, right? But even if you like spice, you probably thought it … [Read more…]