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Tag: antioxidants
11 Health Benefits of This Fruit of the Month
If you’ve ever visited Mexico, Central America or the Caribbean, you may have been introduced to a delicious little fruit called the guava. Native to these tropical regions, the guava is a very popular fruit that’s been associated with a number of valuable health benefits. Guavas are known for their sweet, tangy flavor and variety… Read more
The 7 Benefits of This Chocolate
This delectable treat cherished by cultures worldwide, transcends its status as a mere confection to become a source of pleasure and culinary artistry. Derived from the cacao bean, chocolate has a rich and complex history dating back to ancient civilizations in Mesoamerica. Over the centuries, it has evolved from a ceremonial beverage to a widely beloved… Read more
Benefits of Drinking This 2nd Most Popular Beverage
If your focus is to practice better self-care this yea, this month is a great time to start. January is National Hot Tea Month, which gives you the perfect excuse to take a moment to pause and breathe deeply, enjoying the steam rising from your tea cup and the warmth seeping into your hands. Tea, a beloved beverage… Read more
Eat This All-Season Staple Ripe or Unripe
This versatile fruit is considered the cousin to the banana. And, you probably guessed correctly…it’s the plantain! Plantains (Musa x paradisiaca) are a member of the banana family. They are also referred to as cooking bananas. Unlike bananas, people usually cook plantains before eating them. Cooking methods include frying, baking, and boiling. Plantains are a major food staple in West… Read more
This “Non-Flower” Fruit Supports Weight Management?
Since ancient times, figs have been associated with health and prosperity. They’re symbolically linked to Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility, and were offered to the god Bacchus in ancient Rome. Not your typical fruit, figs are technically a collection of inverted flowers that, if left alone, would bloom from the inside out.… Read more
6 Things You Didn’t Know About Grapes
Grapes! There are now over 10,000 different varieties grown worldwide, across many different terrains and in an array of different climates but only 10 are the most popular grape varieties. Grapes are the world’s biggest and most valuable fruit crop — and are among the sweetest natural foods we can eat. But given their high sugar content,… Read more
Why Eat the Rainbow Every Day
“Eat the rainbow” is a fundamental healthy eating tip. (And no, we don’t mean artificially colored foods like Skittles or M&Ms!) But what does it mean? Why is it important to get a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables in your diet? You may be tempted to find a few foods you or your kids… Read more
One Potato, Two Potatoes, Eat Potatoes or None?
If you do an online search for potatoes, you’ll see a lot of discussion about whether they’re healthy or not. Many nutritionists and health professionals recommend limiting potato consumption. And some food guides don’t even include potatoes in the vegetable group. So why do people argue against eating potatoes? Here are the three main reasons:… Read more
Health Benefits of This Cluster Fruit
Grapes are berries that grow on a vine. Because of their versatility, variety and portability, grapes are popular all over the world. More than 72 million tons of grapes are grown annually around the globe – more than bananas, oranges or apples. Grapes can be crimson, black, dark blue, yellow, green, orange and pink. They grow in… Read more
5 Reasons Why You Should Grab a Stalk of This
I always considered celery a pretty humdrum vegetable. Many of us know celery best as the veggie left on the crudités platter when the carrots, red peppers, and cherry tomatoes are gone, the bite in an immune-boosting cold-weather soup, or the perfect vehicle for peanut butter and raisins (more on this later, along with recipe).… Read more