Blueberries are blue, but what color is cran? Actually, the word cranberry is derived from “crane berry” since the blossoms resembled the neck, head, and bill of a crane. Cranberries are high in fiber and vitamin C and contain just 25 calories per 1/2 cup of...
Quick question: mushrooms are vegetables, right? We find mushrooms in the produce section of the grocery store and the USDA includes mushrooms in the list of vegetable choices, but technically, mushrooms are fungi. Yet who wants to eat a fungus? Well, it turns out...
Hungry for something thick and meaty, but without all the fat and calories? Try eggplant! Popular in Mediterranean regions and also in Asia, eggplant adapts to a variety of cuisines because it absorbs whatever flavors are added. Eggplant is delicious cold or hot and...
Berries are a decadent treat of summer. They are also a benefit to your health! Their potassium helps keep your blood pressure low and they contain fiber for a healthier heart – for every cup you eat, you take in 2-3 grams of fiber plus phytochemicals that may...
Kale is awesome. No really, it is! Kale is full of filling fiber, healthful nutrients, and robust flavor. Enjoying kale all comes down to knowing what it is and how to prepare it well. So let’s take a closer look at this marvelous green… Types of Kale When...
Carrots are so versatile in a kitchen! Did you know… Carrots originated in Afghanistan, but are cultivated all over the world. There are both domestic and wild carrots and over 15 different varieties of this root vegetable. Carrots can freeze themselves in the...
