by Kevin G | Jun 9, 2015 | Nutrition
Parsley (petroselinum crispum) is an important culinary herb belonging to the apiaceae family and originating from the Mediterranean region. It possesses small and dark seeds with volatile oil content. It is now planted throughout the world due to its usage in food... by Kevin G | May 5, 2015 | Nutrition
The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) cultivar developed in Japan and has edible leaves and stems. It is only distantly related to the potato and does not belong to the nightshade family. They are cultivated throughout tropical and warm temperate regions wherever there... by Kevin G | Feb 4, 2015 | Nutrition
Originated in Asia and grown since at least 1000 BC in China; widely adapted in the northern hemisphere with strong adaptability to adverse environments and a very short growing span. Most common buckwheat is Fagopyrum esculentum Moench (common or sweet buckwheat);... by Kevin G | Aug 20, 2014 | Nutrition
Native to Mediterranean / Middle East and spread historically to north Africa and south Europe and more recently to California. Wild almonds are bitter and toxic while domestic almonds are not! Almond is a kernel or seed not a nut. Almonds reduce serum cholesterol... by Kevin G | Nov 1, 2013 | Nutrition
It is named after the city of Cayenne in French Guiana. It is a capsicum related to bell peppers, jalapenos and paprika and is part of the nightshade family. Capsaicin is the main ingredient responsible for its heat, rated at 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville units....
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