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
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Here’s Why You Should Eat the Skin of This Fuzzy Fruit
It's great to know that kiwi is being highlighted as a fruit of the month! Kiwi is a nutritious and delicious fruit that's rich in vitamin C, dietary
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 parad
Top 3 Benefits of This Leafy Green Vegetable
I must admit, if you are not fond of trying new vegetables or vegetables in general, you may have an acquired taste to this leafy green. Broccoli
Do You Mistake This Seed for a Grain? 6 Health Benefits
Gone are the days when health food devotees were the only ones who’d heard of — and could pronounce — quinoa. From a peasant staple in South Am
Top 5 Reasons To Eat More Pumpkins
Whether you’re using canned pumpkin to make homemade pumpkin bread or toasting pumpkin seeds after carving one at home, you might be curious ab
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
5 Benefits of These Tube-Like Green Tops
What Are Scallions? Scallions are an allium (Latin for "garlic") vegetable. The hollow, tube-like green tops have a mild, oniony zing, w
Blenders vs. Juicers: Pros & Cons
Does getting 10 servings a day of fruits and vegetables sound like a tall order? For many of us, it can be. In fact, most Americans consume fewer tha
The Best Foods to Control Your Hunger Pangs
Whether you're trying to lose weight or simply focus on a heart-healthy eating regimen, a growling stomach can interfere with your eating goals. Hunge