Peanuts are a legume that originated in South America. They go by a variety of names such as groundnuts, earthnuts and goobers. Despite their name, peanuts are unrelated to tree nuts. As a legume, they are related to beans, lentils and soy. In the United States, peanuts are rarely eaten raw. Instead, they are most … Continue reading Peanuts: Humble yet Mighty
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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
The Several Benefits of Avocados
Avocado - that buttery green fruit that you can spread on a sandwich, dice into a salad, and mash into guacamole (America's favorite dip). Research has demonstrated that avocados offer some surprising and powerful health benefits. One of the most nutrient-dense foods, avocados are high in fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin E, and magnesium. No doubt, … Continue reading The Several Benefits of Avocados
Say Yes To Healthy Fats
The fat in your diet (dietary fat) is needed for your body to function properly. Certain vitamins (A, D, E, and K) and nutrients (like carotenoids) are fat-soluble, which means they need to be consumed with fat to enter your bloodstream. It is recommended to consume some fat at each meal to ensure the absorption of these vitamins and … Continue reading Say Yes To Healthy Fats
You Can Be Nutty On The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet is rich in monounsaturated fats, one type of healthy fat. Nuts, particularly almonds, are rich in these monounsaturated fats. Research shows that just one serving (1 ounce) of nuts is associated with lower total and LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels. Almonds contain a lot of dietary fiber, in fact the highest amount of dietary fiber of all the tree … Continue reading You Can Be Nutty On The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean Diet Unplugged 