Carbohydrates
Gluten-free grains
There are several grains that do not contain gluten, which have a similar nutritional profile as the gluten-containing grains and as such, serving as a good substitute. (1, 2, 3)…
Food safety
How to cook beans to avoid lectin poisoning?
The preparation and cooking methods here specifically apply to all legumes, although kidney beans deserve special attention, since they have the highest concentration of lectins and are the most common…
Food safety
How much canned tuna is safe to eat?
In the U.S. population, somewhere between 39% and 43% of the total mercury intake from fish and seafood comes from tuna consumption. The reason for such a high percentage is…
Food safety
Mercury levels in fish
There is no doubt that seafood and fish contribute many excellent health benefits and is considered one of the healthiest food groups. In addition to a wide range of health…
Carbohydrates
Are green potatoes toxic?
Potatoes and other nightshade vegetables contain toxins called steroidal glycoalkaloids. Two of the most abundant toxins are solanine and chaconine that guarantee a natural protection from insects and fungus. Green…