Today the United States is the only country in the world not totally committed to the Systeme International d'Unites Hypernyms (SI is a kind of...): metric system (a decimal system of weights and measures based on the meter and the kilogram and the second)
A crosne is a pale white tuber that is eaten in many parts of the world. It is native to Asia and tends to be most popular there, but it will grow well in most moderate climates. Many people compare its physical appearance to insect larvae or fat caterpillars, and it is often said to taste a lot like raw artichoke. Crosne is a versatile food that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, though it is most commonly sauteed, fried, pickled, or steamed.
List of Non-Goitrogenic Foods. Kelp is an excellent non-goitrogenic food because it's so rich in iodine. A goiter is a swollen thyroid, the gland in the front of your neck that influences body temperature, metabolic rate, energy levels and even mood via the production and release of hormones such as thyroxine.