Tag: vegetable

  • 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

  • Stick To This “Green” For 6 Benefits

    Stick To This “Green” For 6 Benefits

    This “green” vegetable is a highly nutritious vegetable that has several health benefits. Some of the key factors that make cabbage healthy include: There are several healthy ways to eat cabbage, including: Overall, the healthiest way to eat cabbage depends on your personal preferences and dietary needs. However, incorporating a variety of cooking methods and… Read more

  • Have These Hot…or Not

    Have These Hot…or Not

    Did you know? Peppers are technically fruit because they contain tiny seeds in the middle and grow from the flower of the pepper plant. However, in the casual home kitchen, these foods are considered vegetables, mostly due to their historical use in cuisine. Peppers have a lot going for them. They’re low in calories and… Read more

  • 5 Benefits of These Tube-Like Green Tops

    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

  • Sweet and Smoky Tofu, Vegetable and Pineapple Skewers

    Sweet and Smoky Tofu, Vegetable and Pineapple Skewers

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