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Evidence-based food education for smarter choices

There are some food waste you can do nothing about, some are even required. And there are some too you can prevent if you know these specific insights.

"Palm oil is unhealthy" lumps three different things together. Here’s how these things differ and how you can use palm oil as part of a nutritious diet.

Many people search for an FDA-approved supplement list. None exists. Here's why and how to check for supplement quality.

Okra mucilage has health and nutrition benefits as well as industrial applications in food, pharma and environmental research. Explore the details here.

My mom's okra soup, step by step. Covers the heat and timing that keep okra green and nutritious, and how to control sliminess and thickness.

West African okra stew made with fresh and dried okra. Includes the science of sliminess so you can control the texture exactly.

Okra is mostly known for that slippery mucilaginous texture that divides people at the dinner table. But there’s more to that texture than just slipperiness.

Supplements are easy to find and often described as natural. But are they always safe, necessary or even regulated?

Okra is never the topic in any meaningful food conversation, at least not quite as carrots or bell peppers. But this 2026 study is changing that.

Hot food in plastic is generally considered unsafe. But how hot is too hot for food in plastic containers and when should you switch to a safer material?

How do you tell if oil is still good to reuse or discard. There’s no magic number for the number of times to reuse. It depends on these specific things.

Cutting carbs seems like the solution to weight and metabolic issues until it's not. Carbs can be a part of a healthy diet. Here's how.