From the Bronze Age to the Medieval era, the story of nuts, dried fruit, and seeds is one of epic migrations, cultural exchanges, and long-distance trade routes. These ancient superfoods didn’t just nourish people. They traveled as luxury goods, symbols of status, and offerings of diplomacy. Bronze Age Beginnings (3rd–2nd Millennium BC) The earliest long-distance…
On a recent episode of Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani sat down with Holly Freishtat, Senior Director of Feeding Change at the Milken Institute, to explore the rapidly growing movement around solutions that view Food Is Medicine. What it will take to bring these solutions to scale. As rates of diet-related diseases continue to…
Cashew is an atypical fruit that is not commonly eaten worldwide. It is uncommon and little known, even though it is found in some tropical areas. This post explains why cashew fruit is rarely consumed and highlights its unusual nutritional characteristics, including potential dangers and what it tastes like. We also look at the growing appeal…
Walnuts may be small, but they hold significant spiritual and symbolic meaning. These highly nutritious nuts have long been associated with wisdom, fertility, and personal growth. For centuries, walnuts have been linked to gods, mythology, and spiritual traditions, offering insight into the deeper meaning behind their existence. Historical and Mythological Significance of Walnuts Walnuts are…
Sunflowers are popular for their bright colours and attractive appearance. They become a sensation in every corner of the world. Although sunflowers are used both as an ornamental and for commercial purposes, they are now a component of several economies. Providing food for humans and animals as well as an exporting business opportunity. Given their…
As health-conscious moms, we’re always on the lookout for nutritious snacks to fuel our families. Cashews are quite popular today– did you know that there is more to this nut than meets the eye? Let’s embark on a fascinating journey to discover the truth about cashew fruit. Learn why choosing the right source for your…
Meet Matthew Baron, founder of Wholesale Nuts And Dried Fruit, a company that’s revolutionizing how we buy healthy snacks online. Lessons from Hollywood Founded in 2016 and based in Bluffdale, Utah, Wholesale Nuts And Dried Fruit has a unique business model. Unlike typical online retailers, Wholesale Nuts and Dried Fruit only deals in bulk quantities,…
The mango (Mangifera indica L.) is a popular tropical fruit. As a member of the Anacardiaceae family, the bioactive compounds of mango have potential health benefits. Research suggests that mango fruit provides a potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. In this article, we will explore the health benefits of mango’s bioactive compounds, and analyze recent…
Cancer can be one of the most devastating diagnoses in the world. The impact of a cancer diagnosis is far-reaching, for patient and loved ones alike. Despite decades spent on cancer research, there is still no definitive cure. The grueling nature of this disease spurs scientists to look for alternative theories in their pursuit of…
Even though the indigenous people of Australia were well aware of macadamia nuts, which they called “kindal kindal,” it was not until the mid-nineteenth century that two European botanists discovered them growing in the rainforests of the eastern part of the country. The botanists named their findings after their friend, Dr. John Macadam. Initially, macadamia…
A study just released from the University of Arizona looks to explain evidence that exercise is not only good for our bodies but also for our brains. UA anthropologist David Raichlen and UA psychologist Gene Alexander recently published an article in Trends in Neurosciences journal. Together they linked the benefit of exercise on the brain…
My advertising and marketing career has been focused on the marketing of food. I found a love for advertising at the age of seventeen. Food was a natural target. I was an average overweight teenager. When I was 19,1n in 1997, I had my first co-op job in Manhattan. I worked for the Food Group….