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
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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
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
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
Herbs and Spices: Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a delicious spice that has been used around the world for thousands of years. It confers several health benefits, not to mention its sweet, distinct, warm flavor. Out of 26 popular herbs and spices, researchers have ranked cinnamon as number 1 for its high antioxidant levels. Cinnamon actually comes from the inner bark … Continue reading Herbs and Spices: Cinnamon
Mango – The King of Fruits
Luscious and sweet, mango is known as the "king of fruits." Biting into this tropical fruit can feel like pure bliss, so much so that you may wonder if something so delicious and decadent can actually be good for you. The answer is a resounding "yes." Mangoes offer some pretty impressive perks. In fact, studies … Continue reading Mango – The King of Fruits
The Power of Pineapple
Pineapple is an incredibly delicious and healthy tropical fruit. This popular fruit is packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and other beneficial compounds, such as enzymes that can fight inflammation and disease. Pineapple and its compounds have been linked to many health benefits including aiding digestion, boosting immunity, and building strong bones. Here are 8 impressive health … Continue reading The Power of Pineapple
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
Chia Seeds and Health
Chia seeds come from the plant Salvia hispanica L., and were at one time a major food crop in Mexico and Guatemala. The chia seed market is projected to reach more than 2 billion USD in sales by 2022. Chia seeds are rich in polyunsaturated fats (omega-3 fatty acids), fiber, protein, calcium, phosphorous, and zinc. … Continue reading Chia Seeds and Health
The Mediterranean Diet Unplugged 