Swiss chard, rainbow chard, bright lights, green chard, silverbeet, perpetual spinach, crab beet, seakale, mangold, spinach (in South Africa) – these are all pretty much the same thing with different names. I haven’t encountered too many recipes which call for raw chards. It can be tough and stringy, which isn’t pleasant for the unsuspecting chewer. When cooked …
The Aggregate Nutrient Density Index (ANDI) is a scoring method developed to evaluate the nutritional value of various foods. The ANDI score is calculated by taking into account the amount of essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals per calorie in a given food. This scoring system is based on the principle that foods …
Value wines are a great place to start when exploring different varietals and regions without breaking the bank. However, remember a lot of the varietal differences are far less pronounced than at higher end wine. Budget wines should be used to get a feel for the style of wine you like, but not an end-all …