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

A single saffron flower yields only three stigma threads, which is why saffron is the most expensive spice by weight.

Lentils have the highest protein-to-calorie ratio of any plant food and are rich in folate and iron.

A single pomegranate can contain up to 1,400 seeds.

Blue zones — regions where people live longest — share common dietary patterns: mostly plant-based, moderate alcohol, whole foods.

The world's oldest noodles, found in China, are about 4,000 years old and made from millet.

The Popsicle was invented by an 11-year-old boy named Frank Epperson in 1905 by accident.

Palm oil is the most widely consumed vegetable oil in the world, found in about 50% of packaged products.

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