Single-Ingredient Spotlights
4 articles
Deep-dives on garlic, ginger, turmeric, honey and apple cider vinegar.
Apple Cider Vinegar With the Mother: Does It Actually Matter?
Unfiltered ACV costs more and looks cloudy. Here's what the "mother" is, and what the evidence says...
Garlic and Allicin: Why Crushing and Waiting Before You Cook Actually Matters
Whole garlic has no allicin until it’s crushed, and heat destroys it fast. Here’s the crush-and-wait...
Manuka Honey vs. Raw Honey: Is the Extra Cost Actually Worth It?
Manuka honey costs far more than raw honey. Here is what the UMF and MGO ratings really measure, and...
Turmeric Benefits: What the Research Actually Says About Curcumin, Absorption, and Joint Pain
Turmeric's benefits hinge on curcumin absorption. Here's what the research says about black pepper,...