Wasabi is so difficult to grow that most wasabi served in restaurants is actually dyed horseradish.

The average person will spend about 3.5 years eating over their lifetime.

Ginger contains gingerols and shogaols — compounds with anti-nausea and anti-inflammatory properties.

Quinoa is technically a seed, not a grain, and is one of the few plant sources of complete protein.

Honey never spoils — edible honey has been found in 3,000-year-old Egyptian tombs.

The world's most expensive spice by weight is saffron, costing up to $5,000 per pound.

Cashews always come roasted because raw cashews contain urushiol, the same toxin as poison ivy.

Raisins, prunes, and currants are all dried fruits with higher natural sugar concentration than their fresh counterparts.

McDonald's once made bubblegum-flavored broccoli in an attempt to get kids to eat healthier.