Healthy eating affects you in many ways, and its benefits go way beyond weight loss and glowing skin. Eating the right foods can actually also …
Know Your Fruits and Veggies
Currants #KnowYourFruitsandVeggies
Currants pack a lot of nutrition into those tiny red berries. These red jewels are high in fiber, Vitamin C. Vitamin B, zinc, magnesium, iron …
It’s a Fingerling Thing #KnowYourFruitsandVeggies
Fingerling potatoes grow short and small, resembling fingers. These potatoes are variants of different species found throughout the world. Fingerlings are harvested as full size …
Watermelon- Knows Your Fruits and Veggies
Summer is just around the corner. There is one fruit that signifies this season more than any other around here. Watermelon of course! You can …
Chayote Squash Know Your Fruits and Veggies
Chayote squash is native to Mexico and parts of Central America. Many cultures call Chayote, “vegetable pear” in honor of its shape. This light green …
Ramps Know Your Fruits and Veggies
Ramps are a spring thing. These wild growing cousins of leeks, onions and garlic appear for a short time. What makes them even more in …
Mango Know Your Fruits and Veggies
Mangoes are said to be the most consumed fruit worldwide. One cup of contains 100 calories, 1 gram protein, 0.5 grams fat, 25 grams of …
Nectarines Know Your Fruits and Veggies
Nectarines are the smooth-skinned cousin in the peach family. That smooth skin is a result of a genetic mutation of peaches. Trees sporting nectarines and …
Pomelos Know Your Fruits and Veggies
Pomelos are a winter citrus and very high in vitamin C. These fruits were used like pineapples to calm coughs. Pomelos flavor is mild, sweet, …
Watercress Know Your Fruits and Veggies
Watercress grew along a spring-fed stream a few miles from my house. The stream ran alongside an old country road, popping up here and there …
Spinach- Know Your Fruits and Veggies
Spinach is another one of those love it or hate it vegetables. This leafy green is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin …
Lima Beans Know Your Fruits and Veggies
Lima beans are good for more than succotash. These legumes are high in fiber, thiamin (vitamin B1), and vitamin B6. Other nutrients include manganese, iron, …
Kale-Know Your Fruits and Veggies
Mention kale and you will either hear applause or clear the room. It is one of those, love it or hate it vegetables. Strong in …
Breadfruit: Know Your Fruits and Veggies
Flickr Photo credit Philip Tellis:Breadfruit https://flic.kr/p/4wjM7 Breadfruit is a staple in many Pacific Island and Caribbean countries. This starchy, white-fleshed fruit is similar to plantain …
Jicama Know Your Fruits and Veggies
Jicama plant grows as a vine and is actually a legume or member of the bean family. The root of the plant tastes like a …
Jerusalem Artichokes Know Your Fruits and Veggies
Jerusalem Artichokes (Sunchokes) Earth Apples Jerusalem artichokes or “sunchokes” are members of the sunflower family. These vegetables have a slightly nutty taste and the texture …
Horseradish Know Your Herbs and Spices
Horseradish is one of those vegetables that you either love or you hate. I love it. What makes horseradish unique is its volatile oils. The …
Grapes Know your Fruits and Veggies
Grapes are now at their peak (available every season May – January!). Grapes of all colors – red, black and green – are a natural …
Endive Know Your Fruits and Veggies
Endive, also known as Belgian Endive is high in vitamin A, Vitamin K, folate, manganese and b vitamins. This low-calorie vegetable is said …
Eggplant Know Your Fruits and Veggies
Eggplants belong to the nightshade family of vegetables. This family includes tomatoes and sweet peppers. The growth pattern of these fruits is similar to their …
