Poppy seeds come from a species of poppy plant called Papaver somniferum. “Somniferum” is Latin for “sleep-bringing,” which hints that it might contain opiates – powerful compounds that depress the ...

Poppy seeds have fiber, minerals, and antioxidants that can contribute to good nutrition, particularly if you eat them ...

How to eat poppy seeds? Let us count the ways! While it's tempting to sideline this familiar seed to bagel topping terrain (and don't get us wrong, we love them scattered over this delicious carb) ...

You may know them best as something sprinkled on top of a bagel, but poppy seeds are more than just a breakfast topping. These crunchy specks offer nutritional benefits and are used globally in all ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KSN) — The Department of Defense issued a memorandum last week warning service members that eating poppy seeds could lead to a failed drug test. “Recent data suggests that certain ...

No more poppy seed bagels, muffins or cake for soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen, for now. Military members are being told to stay away from poppy seeds or risk failing drug tests. The under ...

On her way to the hospital to give birth to her third child, Jamie Silakowski stopped at Tim Hortons for a coffee and slice of lemon poppy seed bread. Silakowski’s son was born without complications, ...