Foods you avoid BUT SHOULDN'T. PART 30: AMARANTH
WHY WE AVOID IT: Once the staple of Aztecs, amaranth grains aren’t as widely available as other grains. Some cultures even consider it an annoying weed. The saponin content, a class of compounds that can irritate the gut, is a concern for some people. WHY WE SHOULD EAT IT: As a relative of spinach, amaranth grains contain much…
Foods you avoid BUT SHOULDN’T Part 17: OYSTERS
Why we avoid it: People either love them or hate them -- there’s no in between. They look like giant gobs of snot swimming in seawater. Why we should eat it: Oysters are the richest source of zinc you can find, which is likely why they have the reputation of being an aphrodisiac. Zinc is a key mineral for sperm production and…
Foods you avoid BUT SHOULDN’T Part 15: MILLET
Why we avoid it: Although millet is a major food source in the arid and semi-arid regions of the world, it’s considered birdseed in Europe and North America. We don’t eat Alpo or Purina, so why would we eat bird food? Why we should eat it: Millet is not just for the birds. In addition to being gluten-free, millet is considered one…
Foods you avoid BUT SHOULDN’T Part 10: HEMP MILK
Why we avoid it: Hemp is the same species as marijuana, a psychoactive plant that is illegal in many parts of the world. That association alone is enough to turn off the straight and narrow. Why we should eat it: Hemp is indeed a variety of cannabis, but the concentration of the psychoactive substance -- tetrahydrocannabinol or…