Tag: vegetables

Starchy vs non-starchy vegetables – What’s the veggie difference?

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

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

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: 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

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
Delicious Gluten-Free, Paleo Shakshuka

Delicious Gluten-Free, Paleo Shakshuka

Two summers ago, I had the opportunity to travel to Israel. I fell in love with the local, popular dish shakshuka, which was readily available in almost all restaurants and served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I ended up eating… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Recipes, Travel
Is a Raw Food Diet Right for You?

Is a Raw Food Diet Right for You?

Chances are, you’ve heard about a raw food diet. Many believe it has the ability to greatly improve health, while others say that it might not be effective at all. Here’s a look at both sides of the diet that… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Care, Weight Loss
Simple Fermented Salsa: A Superfood for Health

Simple Fermented Salsa: A Superfood for Health

Fermented vegetables are considered to be one of the three essential fermented foods for optimal health. The other top two fermented foods are the popular drink kombucha and milk kefir. All cultures have historically consumed various fermented foods as part… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Recipes
The Ultimate Modern Paleo Approved Food List

The Ultimate Modern Paleo Approved Food List

When the Paleo diet was first developed and introduced to the world, it was quite limiting. Lean meats, fish, seafood, veggies, fruits, and occasional nuts/seeds were all the foods that were allowed. Dairy products, legumes, starchy vegetables, alcohol, and rice… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Food, Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Breast cancer cells controlled by lifestyle factors, plant nutrient combination and epigenetic changes

Breast cancer cells controlled by lifestyle factors, plant nutrient combination and epigenetic changes

A series of studies presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology has revealed that lifestyle changes focused on healthy eating and regular exercises decreases bio-markers related to breast cancer recurrence and mortality.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, News