Green bell peppers, which are also known as sweet peppers, have not been cultivated in a massive way in the United States until the mid-20th century. List of known nutrients Calcium Carbohy [...]
A new study showed that while green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale are a staple food of people who are looking to stay fit, they can also be used by people who are looking to ret [...]
Kelp is a type of large brown seaweed that is a staple to many Asian cuisines. The marine plant grows in shallow, nutrient-rich saltwater across the globe. The seaweed is often considered a [...]
Sea lettuce, which has the scientific name of Ulva lactuca and belongs to the phylum Chlorophyta, is a perennial green seaweed that has a broad, translucent frond, which is two cell layers [...]
In America, the term sweet pepper is inclusive of a wide range of mild peppers that like chili, belong to the capsicum family. They are basically less pungent and are milder in flavoring th [...]
As with other medicinal flowers, lotuses produce edible seeds that are loaded with essential nutrients and health benefits. Lotus seeds are a staple in Chinese and Japanese medicine and die [...]
Black olives are a popular side dish, garnish, and addition to many sumptuous dishes. Unlike the regular green olives, black olives are picked when ripe and cured in salt, water, and brine [...]
Guar gum is a widely-used additive that helps improve the texture, flavor, and shelf life of processed foods and gluten-free products. Guar gum is a byproduct of an annual legume called gua [...]
Ramps are perennial wild leeks that have small, white bulbs; smooth, broad, and light green leaves; purple- or burgundy-tinted stems; and hairy roots. They look like green onions but taste [...]
Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. Chinensis), also known as bok choy or pak choi, is a green leafy vegetable native to China, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years. This w [...]
