Samma Hosseni on Unsplash What is a lemon: Lemons or Citrus Limon are a member of the Citrus family, such as Oranges or Citron, that are believed to come from Southern Asia. The specific place of origin is unknown. It was first spread from Asia to the West through Persia in 300-200 BC. Later, it made its way to the Americas through Christopher Columbus in 1493. Cultural importance: In many cultures and civilizations Lemons represent purity and fertility. Used in many traditio

NRD on unsplash Genetically Modified Organisms are any organism that has had their DNA changed by genetic engineering methods. They can also go by the name of bioengineered in stores and include both animals and plants. Plants are the more commonly seen one especially when shopping in grocery stores, while animals are typically used in tests and studies.  They first began in the early 1990s. In the current days, you most likely consume a GMO product if you consume something w

What are potatoes? Jeshoots.com on unsplash Potatoes are a  part of the Solanum Tuberosum genus, a member of the Nightshade family with other commonly known names being tomatoes or deadly nightshade. They are a tuber that originated from the Andes, where they were also domesticated leading to thousands of varieties that range from their size, shape, color, texture, starchiness, and more giving many varieties that allow it to be versatile and be used for a variety of differen