Ranch dressing was invented by a plumber named Steve Henson while working on a ranch in Alaska.

Cucumbers are 96% water, making them one of the most hydrating foods you can eat.

The average person will spend about 3.5 years eating over their lifetime.

The process of freeze-drying preserves food flavor and nutrients better than most other preservation methods.

Cooking food breaks down cell walls and makes nutrients more bioavailable — cooked carrots have more accessible beta-carotene than raw.

Raisins, prunes, and currants are all dried fruits with higher natural sugar concentration than their fresh counterparts.

About 1 in 5 deaths worldwide is linked to poor diet.

The first junk food, cotton candy, was invented by a dentist in 1897.

Ginger contains gingerols and shogaols — compounds with anti-nausea and anti-inflammatory properties.