Food Facts

Coffee at workplace is reckoned to be one of the perks associated with our jobs. There seems to be almost no American who would shun the bitter caffeine filled brew in exchange for something more healthy while on job. However, recent studies show that... -

  Food, the most basic amenity might soon turn into a rarity predict the scientists i.e. if we fail to recognize the gravity of the situation and take no heed of the telltale symptoms that are occurring almost everywhere in the... -

  For people who wish to practice natural contraception, there are options available right on their plate! This blog discusses 5 foods with contraceptive properties that can be used along with other methods of contraception and are considered... -

Did you know that bananas are naturally radioactive? Or that peanuts and almonds are not actually nuts? Check outhis list of 10 fun food facts below! Source: Today I found out (Food Facts) -

Do you drink bottled water? If so, you might be surprised to learn that the water you're drinking might actually be plain old tap water. Learn about the secrets of the bottled water industry and why it's harmful for the environment. Presented... -

Girl Scout cookie season is in full swing. Did you know that 200 million boxes of Girl Scout Cookies are sold each year? Ever wonder why some cookies have 2 names? Check out this infographic for some fun facts about Girl Scout Cookies and the business behind... -

Food sustains life but more often than not, we carry on through life without paying much attention to it. There are some amazing food facts, which tend to overshadow even the most bizarre aspects of life. Would you believe if you were told that the most... -

You know, most of the times we just shovel food into our mouth without thinking whether or not we are getting the best out of our choices. Here is why you should pay close attention to them because it can make a lot of difference to your health and that of... -

Love your morning coffee? So does America! 1.7 billion cups of coffee are consumed every day worldwide, and 35% of this is by Americans. Here are 17 facts you didn't know about your morning coffee. Infographic by: Espresso Machine... -

Does your child eat school lunches? Here's some food for thought: do students eat worse than prisoners? Take a look at this infographic to see how these two meals stack up! This infographci is from A collaboration between GOOD and Column Five Media .... -

Our life today may be fast-paced, but it is becoming increasingly important for us to get back into our kitchens and prepare good, homemade meals food with love. Our kids look up to us daily as role models, especially when they are babies. How we act, what we... -

The hot dog is one of the most recognized food items in the world. Do we know what the ingredients are to this famous/popular food staple?Has anyone ever stopped to read the ingredients label to realize that there are not amazingly healthy items on the... -

How many times have you gone into a coffee shop and stared in confusion at menu? All those the fancy names of coffee drinks such as Macchiato, Espresso con Panna, Cafe Breve, and Americano - what do they mean? It has happened to the best of us. We usually... -

Check out the following blog with all of the information you ever needed to know about cake!    Cake baking dates back to the Ancient Egyptians. Anthropologists believe the Ancient Egyptians were the first culture to acquire... -

  With the variety of vegetable oils on the market, you may be wondering which oil is the best for your health. There are a lot of myths perpetuated by the different oil industries, so I wanted to bring some clarity to the home foodie or chef. ... -

My romance with Oregano dates back to the days when I was introduced to Italian cuisine. Be it a pizza or pasta they are just so incomplete without the delightful herb. Along with being immensely flavorful, there are many other Oregano Facts- to eat or not to... -

Whether it is the Indian curry or the Mexican Salsa, they are all incomplete without a few fresh leaves of Cilantro. Also popularly known as Coriander or Chinese parsley, this condiment is a staple in most of the cuisines across the globe. Added to almost... -

Once known for being the second largest export from America after Tobacco, Sassafras is now seldom used. From being popular to being controversial, this herb has sure come along way through the centuries. Read on to find more interesting Sassafras facts and... -

Sage also known as Salvia Officinalis is derived from the Latin word Salvere, which means, “To Save” or “To Cure” and being true to its name, Sage actually possesses a lot of mystical qualities which are a gift to the mankind. Read on these Sage Facts... -

  Honestly, I never paid so much of attention to those tiny leaves of parsley sprinkled on my soups. However, I was amazed to find out that this herb is not just a garnish, it’s much more than that. I’m sure; you too will be surprised when... -

  You’ve always admired the fragrance of lavender in your perfumes, your shampoos, and soaps but have you tried the magic herb in your kitchen yet? Read on to know about Lavender Facts.           ... -

Floyd Cardoz, the erstwhile owner of Tabla, a high-end eatery in New York made it to the finals of the “Top Chef Masters” contest held at Los Angeles on 15 June and won! The humble  South Indian breakfast dish   cooked with... -

with brandy sabayon 100 ml brandy 1 (soup) unsweetened cocoa powder 5 (soup) of sugar chocolate chip cookies 150 ml milk 4 egg yolks In a saucepan, beat egg yolks with... -

  Shellfishes are tasty seafood but they are notoriously known for high-level of cholesterol content; therefore we believe cholesterol in shellfish might cause a great threat for heart patients as well as for general seafood lovers on... -

  Why Monster Energy Drink is so popular?   Monster Energy Drink is healthy and is loaded with nutrition promoting physical endurance and vitality. The sweet flavor of this citrus flavor drink doesn’t leave a medicinal... -

  Sushi Everyone Can Love!   Everyone loves sushi, but who wants to deal with raw fish when making it at home?   In SUSHI AMERICAN STYLE: Easy Techniques, Everyday Ingredients, American Flair (Clarkson... -

    Global population is expanding rapidly, solid fertility is declining and the cost of the chemicals and fuels are increasing, above all the water resources are also depleting. Yes, major food crisis would soon hit... -

The settlers in America, who came in hordes from England, had to adapt to the drastically different living conditions and that was reflected on the food consumed by the settlers. They constantly had to go without supplies from England. So they couldn’t... -

  As the name suggests Cheese Wax means a kind of wax used for cheese. But don’t confuse it with an ordinary wax. This is a special type of wax which is made for coating cheeses. To make it more clear, Cheese Wax is nothing but the red... -

  Are you going to host a party or an event is fast approaching and you have been given the catering? Dismay not! Here are a few tips to calculate food that you will need to get depending on the number of people. You do... -

Referred to as “gift of the gods” by Homer in his book The Odyssey , pears have been a popular fruit across the world with evidence suggesting that it was used as a food item in pre-historic times as well. There are many different varieties of... -

It’s raining good news in potato chips industry with the introduction of new potato variety ideal for making chips in the market. Well, don’t we all love our French fries ? With the consumption of potato chips already crossing six pounds per person... -

It might take a whole day in listing dow n the properties of carbohydrates. Well, I must try to brief up my writing with some of the handpicked properties of carbohydrates which are worth mentioning. Carbohydrates are the most abundant from of bio... -

Sugar and carbohydrates are akin to each other. Sugars are in no way distinct from carbohydrates when it comes to their chemical definition, but functionally speaking there do exist major surprising differences between sugar and carbohydrates. Sugars are... -

  There are places where you just expect to get great food like restaurants, local market or on the streets. But what about those weird places where you will not expect to find food ? We usually visit places some where we do not expect to find... -

To prepare a write-up on “ 10 useless Food & Drive inventions ”, we need not do a thorough research. We know them too well. We get to see these flimsy, plastic gadgets dice on television in between commercials breaks.    ... -

All over the world the ingredients are the same yet the preparation is different and it is this difference that tweaks the taste. Every cuisine uses basics like onion, tomato, herbs, lemon, mushrooms and pepper. Did you know that mushrooms have several va -

    As a nation that relies on fast food, seasonal fast food obsessions have come to life. Here are 8 fast food obsessions that change with the season.         Fish Snacker... -

Every day we get hear a new discovery about a particular type of food and it’s the health benefits associated with it. One such discovery about cayenne peppers was out recently. This has the answer to the frequently asked question “ is liquid cayenne... -

Even though, chocolaty ecstasy is one of the most sought after pleasures any chocoholic like to indulge in, it is always better to be infomred about the side effects of chocolate . There is strong assumption that chocolate are wonderful mood elevator and... -

Gourmet catering is one of the most profitable businesses flourishing in the United States as well as across the world. Gourmet catering, along with being very profitable, will offer you an opportunity to pursue your passion of cooking as a profession.... -

Fried chicken in New York City doesn’t seem quite right! After all, the fried poultry had been the specialty of the Southern regions of America until very recently with most of the inhabitants swearing by their fried chickens. However, the trend seems to... -

  It has been shown previously that alcohol at very low doses generally disrupts the cellular machinery. Everyone knows that drinking can impair brain function and result in neurological disorders. The thought process so far of the drinking masses... -

McDonald’s chicken nuggets are not healthy or nutritious at all! Furthermore they are addictive causing kids to become victims of obesity. This is the common refrain of the general public even as the kids along with a considerable number of grown ups... -

It is so true to say discoveries can happen anytime --- while Dan Pearson was working in Northern Peru, his eyes met something strange and rare cacao beans in Peru were discovered. Dan was in the mountain Valley of Maranon River, when he saw the pods as big... -

 Here are some  interesting facts about Atlantic Salmon.  Atlantic salmon is called Salmon Salar and is the leaper fish, popular for leaping against the current and swimming along to its spawning grounds. Salmon is also commercially known as Bay Salmon,... -

California recently approved the use of a  cancer-making chemical called methyl iodide, which is used to create cancer in lab animals. This cancer-making chemical for use on strawberries will be shipped around the world.  According to scientists... -

Appetizers do the job of foreplay with your taste buds, titillating and energizing them to buzz into activity for the main course of meals, and of course by also creating that extra bit of space in your stomach. So which are the best appetizers in the world... -

  Here’s a look at how  California ‘Salad Bowl’ pesticides are destroying public health. Pesticides are the creation of modern technology originally intended to save crops from harmful pests. But what got unleashed was a whole... -

During my weekly visit to the market, among the many baskets of roots and tubers, I saw what vegetable expert Jack Staub at NPR.org, called the “Vegetable World’s Ugly Duckling”. Celeriac is also known as celery root or knob celery or turnip rooted... -

When $ 70 Bread Is Just Worth It ?! You may think $70 bread is it really worth its price? Then the answer is that the bread in question is not normal bread but panettone-Italian Christmas bread from Milan. The texture and aroma of the bread will bowl you... -

  When we say Argentinian cuisine we are actually referring to the South American cuisine with a strong influence of French, Italian and Spanish influences. Argentina traditionally are major producers of dairy products, meat, maize and beans. It is... -

Eating ice cream is very interesting, but knowing some fun facts about ice creams can be more interesting. Everybody loves ice-cream. Be it summers or chilling winters, ice-cream is not to be missed. But have you ever thought who... -

Grains, rich in vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, oils, and protein, are an essential part of American food. Watch Out For These Granular Wonders that mother nature has stored for us. Wheat: Wheat is a staple food in North America, Europe,... -

Do you want to learn more about the French paradox ? Then, this blog equips you with right information.   France is the fashion capital of the world that is the common knowledge, but do you know it is also lovingly called the gourmet capital of... -

The debate about the ethics about foie gras has been rife for a long time now with the PETA and its followers being staunchly against it. But the belief that foie gras is not unethical is harbored by a sizable chunk of the population too making it imperative... -

“Which are the most popular sausages ?” Most of us are very familiar with sausages but many of us have never thought of the types and varieties that are observed from country to country. To begin with  “sausage is a food which is prepared by... -

  To know more Oprah's favorite winery, read on. Winfrey, a very popular TV personality has a wonderful winery . Check out for more informtion.   Considering that she has a huge fan base... -

Ever wondered Why A Whole Orange Is Better For You Than Its Components Separately? Let’s find out with this article. Introduction: It is a well-known fact that orange and other citrus fruits contain Vitamin C and blood-protecting antioxidants.... -

p { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } Top 5 Foods With Bad Reputation! Avoid foods with bad reputation, they did not say that for nothing. Back from where I come, reputation is a big deal. Once you lose it, building a new reputation is near to impossible.... -

Pot pie beef is a savory dish that is hard to resist but I always have to keep the portions small because of its high calorie content. Whenever I am enjoying my small piece of this delicious beef pie I keep thinking why does pot pie beef have so much of... -

  Have you wondered about  how to start an ice cream truck business?   Starting ice cream truck business is nothing different from any other type of business. Similarly, you need to do a lot of planning and fix up a... -

It seems that forgotten wines help wine makers fight climate change in France.   One of the biggest worries we are faced with today is global warning, and this is resulting in higher temperature in many European countries. Wine growers world... -

“Food, Glorious Food...” the substance of energy, which is the very essence of living has won a connotation - “ What Does Food Do For Us ”, which is well illustrated in Rathna Rajaiah’s  book – “How the banana goes to heaven?”   ... -

Just browsing around the site as well as others, I often come across the trials and tribulations of the smoothie creator. Just recently I read a woman's post about blending Walmart lettuce with water and after drinking it, thought it was terrible. She... -

The controversy over the origin of delicious dessert, Pavlova that had neighbors Australia and New Zealand vie with each other has finally been laid to rest as the Kiwis win Pavlova fight - For Now!  The wonderfully rich and creamy concoction comprising of... -

Kuala Lumpur is “the” place for two things – shopping and eating. While shopping is totally an individual taste, but before you go there you need to know what 10 things to eat in Kuala Lumpur , and ensure that you don’t miss on any. So, to make our... -

What are the different types of sweeteners – this question had also confused me, when I first took interest in cooking. Usually, many of us think of sugar as the only type of sweetener, which we can use in cooking. But, there is a wide variety of... -

This is your chance to learn everything about  fusion cuisine .  Fusion cuisine is a blend of different culinary traditions with the sole aim  of preparing creative interesting and innovative dishes.   Fusion food or cuisine is more... -

Be it the young or the old, ice creams had been an eternal favorite of many. But if some innovative, out-of-the-way and extraordinary ice cream flavors are what you are looking for now, then here are the top 5 unique ice cream flavors to hit our senses . ... -

We all know about the usefulness of lemon juice in cooking – do you know about the alternative uses for lemons ? Lemons have several other uses which make it a necessity items at homes. In fact, it is said that there are more than 100 alternate uses... -

If you are having a rum time, then it surely must be with a glass of rum- an age old accompaniment for many a culture, occasion, event, and of course society. As a patron of rum, by keeping track of the brands and labels, it will pep you up to know that ... -

"Sharing poetry on a Persian Plate"! - Yea it makes sense because Persians are very romantic about their food. During a regular meal or otherwise, people can hardly restrain themselves from singing the praise of the food laid before them. Every food... -

You must have eaten paella at some time or the other – here is some information related to the origin of seafood paella and other facts which you will love to know. Paella is a combination of rice and fish in a variety of flavors. During our research... -

  Are you sceptical about the caviar that has been extracted without killing the sturgeon fish? You don’t have to anymore! The people who claim “ sustainable caviar now a reality ” are probably speaking the truth.... -

When you want the best Italian beef sandwiches in Chicago , you don’t have to search long and hard to find them. The best Italian beef sandwich choices in Chicago are often just around the corner and they are an integral part of many restaurants in... -

  If you believed, you were leading a healthy lifestyle by saying no to “hard” drugs and choosing a glass of alcohol over smoking crack or shooting up heroin then think again. According to a new study, Alcohol is more dangerous than... -

  If you are a resident of cities like St. Louis, Boston or LA,  and if you have an affinity towards plants and gardening, chances are that you may have overheard the term “ Urban Orchard” once too often. Read on to... -

Have you heard of the tonka bean ? Yes, those thumb-sized blackish pods with a soft wrinkled flesh and a thick almond-like seeds? If not, then this is where you get to know all the interesting facts about tonka beans . •     Aroma: The... -

Do you love your oysters, scallops and clams? Want to do your bit towards balancing the environment? Here is your chance to contribute! Save the bay, eat a ray ! Read on to know more.                                     ... -

We all look for organic produce and foods which are made locally, but have you ever wondered – is your produce really local and organic? These goods are considered to be very healthy and hence you need to know if such products are usually organic. ... -

Four centuries before Christ, Hippocrates, considered the father of medicine, said: "Make food your medicine." The board remains very current. Increasingly people have become a major power allies in the quest for health and for whom part of... -

What matters more – service or food ? The opinions may vary from person to person, but when the cumulative opinions are taken into consideration it was found that most of the diners looked for factors like location, ambience, price, service and quality... -

As the truth about food dyes unfold, we become cautious about the food that we eat and feed our children, but soon the issue is forgotten because we find them in every food that we pick up. Children find it difficult to resist the attraction of colorful... -

Care to eat a cocktail?? No, I haven’t gone mad nor have I lost grasp of the basic tenets of English grammar!!! I meant exactly what I penned down, rather typed down. If you don’t know what I am talking about, then it is high time you discovered the ... -

A pinch of salt can do wonders for your dish. Ironically too much or too little  can also destroy both your dish and your health! It is no wonder that most of us are very confused about this common ingredient. Salt: how much is too much?  ... -

McDonald’s Burgers Don’t Rot - Think Before You Eat! Your favorite burger from the popular Happy Meal can stay undecayed for 143 days! Does this make you happy? Just hold on – and think for a while – what makes these burgers stay in such a good... -

Being one of the most popular spices in the world, there are various interesting facts about cloves . Though small in size, but this important spice have been associated with the human civilization from the early days in various ways. Here you will find... -

“ Basics of Soul Food ” made an interesting reading for me over a cup of morning tea. Many times while seeing Aaron Mc.Cargo Juniors popular cook show The Big Daddy’s house, I have came across the word soul food. But I rarely bothered to check out its... -

Recently I happened to read an article titled “Learning about Middle Eastern Drinks ” in a popular society magazine. The article was a sort of eye opener for me because my knowledge of Middle Eastern drinks was limited to popular Middle Eastern Coffee,... -

In our fast paced lives families hardly have any time to sit together and relax or have meals together. This is the reason why people have started to use food to form family ties – this is a way to involve family members to sit together and have meals which... -

While fighting with the shopkeeper for that extra dash of color in our ice lollies, have you ever thought aboout the food colors present in them?. How good or bad these food colors are  for us? To be precise, no. You would have chose a particular ice... -

                   I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream! And we scream for ice cream even more if they are cooler, healthier and cheaper. So, here are the five winners of the healthiest Coolest Scoops of America contest. These include... -

    We are always told by the elders that quinoa is one of the best hosts of health body. But, I always used to wonder what makes quinoa wondrous?  Well, it seems that there are a number of benefits of this super whole grain known as quinoa. Rich in... -

The ten best ice cream flavors that relieve you from the intense summer heat are given in the list below. Without these summers seem to be a punishment. Thus, this list of the ten best ice cream flavors of the times poses to be almost godsend. Read... -

  We all know that cucumbers are delicious and nutrition loaded fruits , which are extensively used in salads. And, we also know, sometimes these wonderful fruits taste bitter and spoil the taste of the entire preparation. We all have gone... -

When you have a slice of bread awaiting you at breakfast, the sure-quick way to fill up its accompaniment is to go for the smooth ‘n’ soft yum peanut butter or the fruity ‘n’ flavorsome jam. Both serve the purpose. When you take a bite from the... -

To me beef is always GOOD – but what is a good beef roast ? I often hear this term – does it relate to the quality of beef which is being roasted? A little bit of internet search and I learnt that it means the qualities of a good beef roast! If you... -