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Eggplant: the Berry that Adapts
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 My Jam
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 help...
Kale 101: Everything You Need to Know
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 it comes...
Carrots: Sweet and Colorful
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...
15 Things You Can Do with a Box of Clementines
Oh my darling, Oh my darling, Oh my darling Clementine. Thou art sweet and low in calories, Very tasty, Clementine Did you know that clementines are a variety of mandarin orange? They're rather tiny, quite easy to peel, and even the segments come apart smoothly. When...
Avocado: Heart-Healthy Master of Disguise
Avocados are a fruit in the berry family. They have very little carbohydrate and contain 4 grams of protein, which is the highest for any fruit. You can use them as a healthy, plant-based fat in many culinary applications from toast to sandwiches to dip. Avocados are...
Winter Squash: Nutrient Powerhouse
In the depths of winter, it feels good to turn on the oven and roast some squash…
Give Peas a Chance
Sweet peapods on the vine announce the start of the spring growing season. This green legume is loaded with A, B-1, B-6, and C. One cup of green peas has 46% of your RDA of vitamin K-1, known for maintaining bone health and helping blood to clot. Peas are high in...
Green Beans – Budget-Friendly and Versatile
Why they’re good for you Green beans are a good source of several vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, C, and K, manganese, and folate. They fill you up for very few calories-just under 50 calories and 4g of fiber in one cup of cooked green beans. Green beans...
Healthy Fats & Why They Matter
According to a study in the Journal of the American Heart Association, eating healthier fats could save more than a million lives worldwide every year. Instead of focusing solely on reducing saturated fats, researchers found there would be a much bigger impact on...
Parsnip – Not a White Carrot
It is often mistaken as the white variety of carrot, but they are not. Parsnips are rich in potassium,
4 Tips for Adding Pumpkin to Your Diet
We are officially in the season of pumpkin-spiced everything. These foods have one thing in common…and it has nothing to do with actual pumpkin.