Antibiotics have been used for thousands of years, scientists have found evidence of their use in ancient Roman and African civilizations. The use of antibiotics is especially prevalent in traditional medicinal practices, such as Chinese medicine where they have uses plants and plant extracts containing antimicrobials for thousands of years.

The fact that a slice of whole wheat bread is healthier and less fatty than a piece of cake comes as no surprise. But did you know that a bagel with cream cheese has more calories than a chocolate muffin? In EAT SMARTER’s big bread calorie table you can learn all about which types of bread are the best for you.

You can find sushi at that little inexpensive restaurant down the street as well as that elegant 5 star Japanese restaurant. Sushi has become extremely popular and most people are familiar with it. However, few people actually know anything about sushi traditions, how many calories it has and how healthy it is. EAT SMARTER gives you Sushi 101.