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…
Gluten
Does oatmeal have gluten?
Since 1950’s, when wheat was linked to celiac disease, oats were also considered as gluten-containing cereals, and thought to trigger celiac related symptoms. In the last 15 years, however, studies…
Carbohydrates
Can raw potatoes make me sick?
Indigestible Starches (1) Starchy foods, such as raw potatoes, unripe (green) bananas, plantains, and some legumes contain large amounts of resistant starch – a type of starch that is very…