No, its scientific name of Hippophae rhamnoides has nothing to do with hippos, but it does with horses. Here's the Latin to English translation for each part:
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It’s always been a summertime staple, but recently it has been relegated to the background, in favor of more haute taute choices.
That’s too bad, because thi...
The supplement aisle at Whole Foods has quite a bit of real estate allocated exclusively towards maca powder and capsules. Likewise for Vitamin Shoppe and Vitam...
It's in the same family as carrots, parsley, dill, and celery (Apiaceae). When chopped, it also looks a lot like celery and crunches just the same.
This root...
When it comes to nootropics (purported cognitive enhancers) this herb from Ayurveda is perhaps the most popular.
Sure, there are plenty of other nootropics l...
Among all food groups and categories, the biggest dichotomy are those rich in phytoestrogen.
Opinions on them differ. According to some, they may have negati...
It’s pronounced she-la-jeet and is said to be a superfood. But if you don’t even know for sure whether or not it's a food, let alone where it comes from, can yo...
When making toast during your parents’ or grandparents’ generation, the extent of their decision was whether it should be white or wheat and Skippy or Jif.
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That sugar-laden strawberry jam on your piece of toast is probably not something you would call a superfood.
On the other hand, this ancient jam is good for ...
For the origin of Velco, you have the seeds of this plant to thank.
After taking a stroll in 1948, a Swiss man (George de Mestral) noticed how the burdock se...
In the morning, you may prefer your organic French roast from Tanzania. But there are good alternatives to wake up with and they might be hiding in your own bac...
