Cassava leaves (Manihot esculenta) have emerged as a promising source of essential nutrients, comprising significant amounts of protein, vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds. However, their ...

Opuntia species, commonly known as prickly pear cacti, have attracted considerable scientific interest due to their diverse health benefits and nutritional properties. Rich in essential minerals, ...

A study identifies the chemical compounds present in acorns, which could help determine which are best for consumption, thus boosting the consumption of an underutilized and undervalued food. The holm ...

The term ‘nutritional dark matter’ was coined by Hungarian-American physicist, Albert-László Barabási, after he discovered that science tracks only a fraction of the over 26,000 biochemicals in food.

Share on Pinterest Banana peels may be going from the trash bin or compost to people’s plates as healthy treats. golibtolibov/Getty Images Banana peels can be edible and are a rich source of dietary ...

When scientists cracked the human genome in 2003 – sequencing the entire genetic code of a human being – many expected it would unlock the secrets of disease. But genetics explained only about 10% of ...

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