Green, black, and white teas all come from the same plant — Camellia sinensis — processed differently.

Fermentation was used in food preservation before humans understood microbiology.

Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, kale, cabbage) contain glucosinolates that break down into cancer-fighting compounds.

Cooking pasta al dente (firm to the bite) gives it a lower glycemic index than fully cooked pasta.

A single strand of spaghetti is called a spaghetto.

The inside of a banana peel can be used to polish shoes and silverware.

Soybeans are one of the most complete plant-based proteins, containing all essential amino acids.

Palm oil is the most widely consumed vegetable oil in the world, found in about 50% of packaged products.

White chocolate is not technically chocolate because it contains no cocoa solids.