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Tag: fiber
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
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 fiber, and antioxidants. Including kiwi in your diet can be a tasty way to boost your immune system, support digestive health, and enjoy a sweet and tangy… 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
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 rabe, also known as rapini, is a nutritious leafy green vegetable that offers several health benefits when incorporated into your diet. The top three benefits of eating broccoli… Read more
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 America’s remote highlands to the “it” grain of foodies, quinoa has taken the world by storm. Quinoa — pronounced “keen-wah” — has enjoyed rapidly increasing popularity over the past couple… Read more
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 about what type of pumpkin nutrition benefits there are. Considering it’s one of the greatest sources of vitamin A, plus rich in other antioxidants and nutrients like fiber, pumpkin benefits include the ability to help support skin and eye… 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
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, while the small, white bulb ends offer a sharper bite. Humans started growing scallions in central Asia hundreds of years ago. Is there a difference between scallions and green onions? Your grocer might label scallions as… Read more
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 than three servings a day. If you’re not getting that magic 10, there are a few things you can do. One, of course, is to make an effort… Read more
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. Hunger is a normal body reaction and survival mechanism. But in today’s environment of ample food availability, hunger can lead us to over-consume foods, especially those that aren’t so healthful. Appetite control… Read more