You probably already know that chard is nutritionally packed since it’s a dark green leafy vegetable. And when it comes to nutritious foods, green leafy things like chard is a popular component of healthy diets. Chard is used for cooking for centuries, but because it’s a lot similar to beets and veggies … Read more
Here are 12 fiber finds to check out: 1 – Pears – most fruits have 2-4 grams of fiber per serving, but a large pear clocks in at 7 grams. How to know when your pear is ready? “Check the neck” says USA Pears. 2 – Lentils – these powerful legumes are … Read more
The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics offers the following ideas to get you packing your plate with nutrient-dense, lower calorie fruit and vegetable options: Begin with Breakfast Wake up to fruit; make a habit of adding fruit to your morning oatmeal, ready-to-eat cereal, yogurt or toaster waffle Mix up a breakfast smoothie … Read more
While there certainly remains a number of convincing arguments for buying organic produce – you may be surprised to learn they don’t have to do with nutrition. A review article to be published in the forthcoming issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine found that organic fruits and vegetables do not contain … Read more
Nutrition screeners are a great way to obtain a quick snapshot of the adequacy of a particular person’s nutrient or dietary intake. They can be used in many settings: for weight loss, education, as part of a larger nutrition assessment, or just for fun to figure out how you stack up to … Read more
Nopal cactus is indigenous to some Southwestern regions of the US and Mexico. It also goes by the name prickly pear cactus. This plant is mostly consumed when it is young, as it gets very hard when it matures. It is among the common ingredients in Mexican foods. This succulent plant is … Read more
Spring is the most delightful season; most people have stated it to be their favorite season of the year. Springtime brings freshness and warmth to the atmosphere. The blooming flowers, fresh produce, and breathtaking sceneries are just some perks of this beautiful season. Springtime has a vast array of delicious and healthy … Read more
Just in time for Easter comes good news about cruciferous vegetables: women who consumed the most cruciferous vegetables were 62 percent less likely to die from breast cancer and 35 percent less likely to have a reappearance of the disease, when compared to those women who ate the least amount of cruciferous … Read more
Food scientists have wondered about the difference in the nutrient content of the fruits and veggies we eat today from their ancient or older counterparts. Are we taking in less or more nutrients than people did from the Paleolithic age? We can’t know for sure, and it will be hard to compare, … Read more
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently endorsed the new National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) recommendation to begin screening children for high cholesterol as early as age 9. While the importance of early detection of cardiovascular disease – the number one killer of Americans – cannot be understated, these recommendations do … Read more
Nutritionists have always emphasized on consuming green leafy vegetables because of their health benefits. Many people don’t know about leafy greens other than spinach or cabbage. If you struggle with the same issue, try kale. This article will help you know all about kale and how truly amazing it is. We also … Read more
Cassava (Manihotesculenta) is also known by many other names, such as yuca, mandioca, manioc, agbeli, macaxeira, and aipim. It belongs to the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae, and is native to South America. Cassava is a woody shrub that is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical land as an annual crop. It is conventionally … Read more
Hominy is a term not known to many. It is a food that is produced from dried maze (corn) kernel that has been treated with alkali. This process is known as nixtamalization. In Mexican cooking, Hominy is used to make masa, after it has been finely ground. Previously, it was said that … Read more
One of the many benefits of a high fiber diet is that – when combined with adequate fluid intake – fiber helps prevent against constipation. This apparently applies to children as well as adults. In a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing, researchers in Hong Kong found that primary … Read more
Most Americans know lima beans as the green – usually Fordhook – frozen variety found in our grocery stores. But the Greeks…they know lima beans! “Gigandes plaki” or “Gigantes” is a Greek dish meaning “giant lima beans” baked in a savory tomato sauce. Here’s a great recipe made from dried giant lima … Read more
Having a healthy lifestyle can be daunting for some, especially when you don’t know how to start or what to change. Planning to make some healthy lifestyle changes can feel inspiring and intimidating at the same time. It’s because most of us don’t know where to start or how to start. Some … Read more