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 13: CALF LIVER
Why we avoid it: Offal (organ meat) is not appealing to many people. The texture and metallic taste probably turned you off as a kid, and you’ve probably hated it ever since. A popular objection to eating liver is the belief that it stores toxins. It’s true that the liver neutralises toxins, but these are usually eliminated or…