How Many Banana Trees Are There?
There are roughly 70 species and even more varieties of banana trees, including: Musa acuminata: This species reaches around 12 to 20 feet tall and… Read More »How Many Banana Trees Are There?
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Are Yellow Bananas Real?
The only globally mass-produced yellow banana variety today – the one that you likely picture when you hear the word “banana” – is called the… Read More »Are Yellow Bananas Real?
Are Frozen Fried Potatoes Healthy?
Frozen fries are still fried! Even worse, many brands use trans fats and palm oil which aren’t ideal for heart health. While fries do need… Read More »Are Frozen Fried Potatoes Healthy?
Should You Thaw Frozen Potatoes Before Cooking?
There is no need to defrost potatoes before cooking them. If you would prefer to defrost the mash, just pop it into the fridge overnight.… Read More »Should You Thaw Frozen Potatoes Before Cooking?
Why Is French Fries Unhealthy?
French fries have a lot of fat and salt that could raise the risk of cardiovascular disease. During the years of this study, trans fat… Read More »Why Is French Fries Unhealthy?
What Starches Are Grain Free?
There are so many, but they may just be my favorite category of food! Grain-Free Starches and Carbohydrates. Potatoes. Sweet Potatoes. Plantains. Squashes. Yucca/Cassava. Parsnips.… Read More »What Starches Are Grain Free?
What Snacks Are Grain-Free?
With this in mind, try the following grain-free snacks instead: Celery sticks and peanut butter (or almond butter) Cucumber slices and smoked salmon spread. Red… Read More »What Snacks Are Grain-Free?
What Is The Healthiest Starch To Eat?
Black beans, lentils, kidney beans, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), split peas, fava beans … yum. “The healthiest starchy foods are the ones bursting with protein and… Read More »What Is The Healthiest Starch To Eat?
Are Mashed Potatoes A Grain Or Vegetable?
Potatoes aren’t grains, they’re a type of starchy vegetable. That’s good news for people who can’t tolerate gluten because they have celiac disease or gluten… Read More »Are Mashed Potatoes A Grain Or Vegetable?
Is Mashed Potatoes A Starch?
When potatoes are mashed, starch is released. The more you work the potatoes, the more starch gets released. When too much starch gets released, the… Read More »Is Mashed Potatoes A Starch?