Topic: vegetables
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Shallots
Though once a rarity in the United States, the shallot has become more popular in the last few decades in both home kitchens and commercial food settings. Both fresh and dried shallots are a welcome addition to salad dressings, soups, stews, and ready meals, yet they are also surprisingly packed with nutritional value that provides many different health benefits.
What Are the Health Benefits of Tomato Soup?
A hot bowl of tomato seems perfect during the cold winter or damp spring months, but did you know that tomato soup also has a ton of nutritional value? Here, learn about the many health benefits of tomatoes.
Hidden Veggies: Different Ways to Get Your Daily Intake
Who among us doesn’t have a childhood memory of sitting at the dinner table with a plateful of broccoli or spinach in front of us and being admonished: eat your vegetables! The good news is that it’s never been easier to incorporate veggies into your daily diet without forcing yourself to eat something you hate.
Eating Healthier With Brussels Sprouts
Compared to some other vegetables, Brussels sprouts are known to have a somewhat controversial reputation. But whether the idea of eating them is appealing or revolting to you, what can’t be denied is that Brussels sprouts are loaded with valuable nutrients.
About Jalapeño Peppers
The mighty jalapeño is one of the most popular peppers in the world. Known for being spicy, it’s actually more mild than many other chile peppers. Here, learn more about jalapeños, how they can be used, and their health benefits.
Dried and Delicious: The Health Benefits of Dehydrated Foods
Even if you never leave the comforts of town, dried vegetables and fruit are in many of the foods you eat, and they can be extremely good for you. With nearly the same nutritional value as fresh food, a longer shelf life, and a lower price tag, dried fruits and veggies could be just the ticket to helping increase the nutritional content of a host of dishes.
Super Powder: The Health Benefits of Kale
To be fair, buying kale to add into your diet isn’t a popular choice for many people. But the health benefits are well documented—with lower levels of heart disease, lower cholesterol, improved blood sugar, lower blood pressure, and lower risk of certain types of cancer all on the list of advantages of eating kale.
Spargel! Getting to Know White Asparagus
Though it is related to the green asparagus we are all familiar with in the United States, white asparagus lacks the bright green color we associate with these thin, fibrous stalks. You might not find the white variety in your local farmers market here in the States, but this European delicacy is growing increasingly popular in America.
Cabbage vs. Cancer: The Health Benefits of Cabbage
Savoy cabbage, white cabbage and red cabbage are three of the main varieties of what is known as a “cruciferous vegetable;” others include kale, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. Despite some of these vegetables being less popular, they are some of the healthiest plants you can eat.
The Root of the Matter: Celeriac Explained
Though we all know the green stalks of celery, not as many of us are familiar with celeriac, or celery root. While celeriac (apium graveolens) may not make an appearance as often as celery stalks, the healthy, knobby root of this common vegetable can be an extremely nutritious and flavorful component of many dishes.