Food

Chocolate

July 24, 2019

Chocolate can be good for you – it almost sounds too good to be true! Yet, in the last few years, the myth that chocolate has no nutritional value has been shown to be false. Dark chocolate – when consumed in moderation and within one’s recommended daily caloric requirements – […]

Chia Seeds

July 24, 2019

Chia seeds are a fun and versatile ingredient in the kitchen. These seeds are native to Central America and were a staple in the Aztec and Mayan diets. Their name comes from a Mayan word for strength, so it is appropriate that today we know them as a superfood. Why […]

Food, Foods and Beverages

Buckwheat

July 24, 2019

Despite its name, buckwheat is not actually related to wheat. It is a “pseudo-cereal”, meaning it is technically not a cereal grain but is nutritionally very similar. Buckwheat produces fragrant flowers that attract bees, and the nectar is used to produce a dark, distinctive honey. Why Eat Buckwheat? Buckwheat is […]