Tapioca is a product that comes from cassava root. Since it comes from a vegetable, it is often confused for a health food. But tapioca has some risks.

Cassava is a starchy root vegetable that is most commonly used in Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. You may have seen cassava products displayed in grocery or health food ...

Cassava, also known as yuca or manioc, was once known mostly in Caribbean, African, and South American cuisines — but has grown in popularity, popping up as an ingredient in countless gluten-free and ...