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
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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
Herbs and Spices: Ginger
Ginger is among the healthiest, and most delicious, spices on the planet. The rhizome (underground part of the stem) is the part most commonly used as a spice. It is often called ginger root, or simply ginger. It is actually in the same family as turmeric. The unique fragrance and flavor of ginger comes from … Continue reading Herbs and Spices: Ginger
Dark Leafy Greens: Spinach
Spinach is a leafy green vegetable that belongs to the amaranth family. It is related to beets and quinoa, and it is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants. Eating spinach may benefit eye health, reduce oxidative stress, help prevent cancer, and reduce blood pressure levels. You can buy it canned, frozen, or fresh and eat it … Continue reading Dark Leafy Greens: Spinach
Why You Should Eat Flaxseeds
Flaxseeds are tiny, brown or golden-colored seeds, which are also known as linseed. The health benefits of these seeds have made them a part of traditional cuisines of Asia, Africa, and America. They can be eaten in their whole form, however they are most beneficial when ground into a tasty meal. The body can absorb … Continue reading Why You Should Eat Flaxseeds
Almonds and Health
The Almond is a tree nut native to the Mediterranean region. Historically, almond trees grew there wild and were later cultivated as early as 3000 BC. The edible part of the almond is actually a seed from a drupe. Almonds are rich in vitamin E, monounsaturated fats, fiber, biotin, minerals (calcium, phosphorous, magnesium), and phytonutrients … Continue reading Almonds and Health
Chickpeas and Health
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, come in two varieties. The Kabuli-type is large, round and light-colored; The Desi-type is small, dark, and irregularly shaped. Chickpeas have high nutritional value and are rich in carbohydrate, protein, fiber, B vitamins, and some minerals (phosphorus, iron). They are a nutritional staple of many diets. Reasons to Eat … Continue reading Chickpeas and Health
Amazing Sweet Potatoes
Unlike a potato (edible tuber of the nightshade family), the sweet potato is a large edible root of the morning glory family. Sweet potatoes are typically recognized by their copper-colored skin and vibrant orange flesh. However there are varieties grown worldwide that display colors such as white, cream, yellow, and purple. The more common orange-fleshed … Continue reading Amazing Sweet Potatoes
Go Bananas For Bananas
Bananas are one of the most widely consumed fruits in the world for good reason. They are extremely healthy and delicious. There are several varieties, which vary in color, size and shape. The most common type is the yellow banana which is green when unripe. You may already know that bananas are a great source of potassium. A … Continue reading Go Bananas For Bananas
The Mediterranean Diet Unplugged 