Tag: vegetables
Kimchi – Fermented health benefits
One of the most well-known Korean dishes is called kimchi. It is fermented cabbage that originated from the concept that not all vegetables are available and fresh year-round. Some kimchi recipes contain other vegetables as well including cucumber, carrot, radish,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Fruit & Vegetable Peels – The outside nutrition
We certainly know that eating fruits and vegetables is necessary and part of a nutritious, healthy diet. How we prepare and eat them varies, but one thought that is up for debate is whether eating them with the peel on… 0 Shares | | Posted in Farming, Food, Gardening, Health, Nutrition
Cabbage – Once an overlooked but now popular vegetable
We know we have to eat our vegetables, and we know which ones we like and we ones we avoid. Cabbage is often an overlooked vegetable most of us don’t even have on our lists. Even with all the shapes… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Green beans – Strings of health benefits
We were taught to eat our vegetables at dinner whether we liked them or not, and green beans were on that menu from time to time. We might know them better by the names “string beans” or “snap beans”. If… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Starchy vs non-starchy vegetables – What’s the veggie difference?
Starchy vs non-starchy vegetables – What’s the veggie difference? We know that vegetables are good for us because they are loaded with vitamins, fiber, minerals, and antioxidants. We need them for energy and digestion. But did you know that there… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Nutrition
Broccoli & Cauliflower – Vegetables our body can use
Eating our vegetables is a common early lesson we learn about nutrition. Some of us didn’t get dessert until we ate all the vegetables on our plate. Broccoli and cauliflower are two types of veggies often consumed together and are… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Onions – Potent smelling veggie
It’s the vegetable that can make you cry. Onions are part of the Allium genus of flowering plants which includes garlic, leeks, and chives. A medium onion only has 44 calories, so they’re super low for your daily budget, but are nutritionally… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Pickles: Crunchy cravings
Pickles are a food that people either love or hate. Some can eat them straight out of the jar. We hear about pregnant women craving them. Besides their high sodium content, there are actually health benefits to eating these cucumbers.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food
ASPARAGUS: Spear me
This green, white, or purple vegetable come in spears, is packed with nutrition, and is low in calories. There are plenty of reasons to consume this veggie. With only 90 calories in one cup, it’s pretty incredible that this amount… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Care, Weight Loss
