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…
In the past, selenium was viewed as a toxin. However, it is now considered an essential trace mineral for humans which means that we need it for survival, but only…
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…
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…
NOTE: Two concepts: acidic food and acid-forming food are often confused. Urine pH is affected by acid-forming food and not by acidic food. (read more..) The fact that acid-ash foods…
Urine and blood acidity is often confused by alkaline diet supporters. Many online lay-men and sources believe that body acidity (or blood acidity) is the cause of many health issues…
The definitions of grains and seeds are often confused. Words “grain” and “seed” have various definitions depending on the context. The major difference is the biological one – the grain…
Many layman online sources claim that fiber has no calories, while some official sources include fiber in “total carbohydrates” to calculate calories in food. The fact is that there are…
Dehydration in elderly is not uncommon. Some research shows that the elderly drink less water (including more palatable beverages) after a period of water abstinence. Drinking less water is a…
Do you avoid whole groups of foods such as vegetables? Do you only eat a very limited variety of foods? In 2013, a new eating disorder was named by scientists…
