Mushrooms are a fungus that brings a savory flavor to meals without adding much fat, calories or sodium. There are several types of mushrooms available for sale. These include Button, Chanterelle, Cremini, Enoki, Maitake, Morel, Oyster, Porcini, Portobello, and Shiitake. Researchers continue to reveal how mushrooms can ward off chronic diseases and improve your everyday … Continue reading Mushrooms: Plant of Immortality
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I enjoy reading and writing about healthy living. I also enjoy a Mediterranean-style diet. My blog offers practical tips to help you lose weight, lower cholesterol, and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases.
Health Benefits of Tomatoes
The tomato is a fruit from the nightshade family. Despite technically being a fruit, it is generally eaten and prepared like a vegetable. Tomatoes are usually red when mature, however they can also come in a variety of colors. These colors include yellow, orange, green, and purple. Tomatoes provide unique health benefits. They are full … Continue reading Health Benefits of Tomatoes
There’s Nothing Sour About Grapes
Grapes are grown all over the world and come in thousands of varieties. Many varieties are used to make wine, but a few sweet varieties are used for sale as table grapes. You may find them in various colors, including green, red, black, yellow and pink. Grapes make a quick and delicious snack you can … Continue reading There’s Nothing Sour About Grapes
Eggplant: A Mediterranean Diet Jewel
Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is a very popular and versatile ingredient in a variety of cuisines. It is commonly eaten in such places as France, Italy, Australia, Egypt and the U.S. This vegetable is especially loved for its bright purple color, fleshy skin and unique taste. The taste is generally described as slightly bitter … Continue reading Eggplant: A Mediterranean Diet Jewel
Asparagus: Sparrow Grass
Asparagus, officially known as Asparagus officinalis, is a member of the lily family. This popular spring vegetable comes in a variety of colors, including green, white and purple, and it is used in dishes around the world, including frittatas, pastas, and stir-fries. Asparagus is also low in calories and packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and … Continue reading Asparagus: Sparrow Grass
Bell Peppers: Capsicums
The bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a fruit that belongs to the nightshade family. Botanically it is a fruit, but nutritionally considered a vegetable. Also called a sweet pepper or capsicum, it is native to Central and South America and can be eaten either raw or cooked. Bell peppers come in various colors, such as … Continue reading Bell Peppers: Capsicums
10 Amazing Health Benefits of Carrots
Carrots are a root vegetable and are found in many colors including yellow, white, orange, red, and purple. Orange carrots, the most widely available, get their color from carotenoids, antioxidants that your body converts to vitamin A. Carrots are also a good source of fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants. Carrots are one of the … Continue reading 10 Amazing Health Benefits of Carrots
Pumpkin: It’s Not Just For Pie
Did you know that pumpkin is technically a fruit? Although it is scientifically a fruit, its nutritional profile is more similar to vegetables than fruits. Pumpkin is a cultivar of winter squash and is native to North America (northeastern Mexico and the southern United States). Pumpkin is very nutritious, as it is brimming with vitamins, … Continue reading Pumpkin: It’s Not Just For Pie
Healthy Fats: Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Olive oil is oil that has been extracted from olives (the fruits of the olive tree). There are three main grades of olive oil - extra virgin, virgin, and refined. Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is the least processed and is considered the healthiest. It is made from pressed olives without using any chemicals. It … Continue reading Healthy Fats: Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pomegranate: The Apple With Many Seeds
The pomegranate is among the healthiest fruits on the planet. It is red, round, and looks like a red apple with a flower-shaped stem. Its skin is thick and inedible, but it contains hundreds of edible seeds. Each seed is surrounded by a red, juicy and sweet seed covering known as an aril. The seeds … Continue reading Pomegranate: The Apple With Many Seeds
The Mediterranean Diet Unplugged 