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The health benefits and other uses of onions are vast. Onions are a very high in flavonoids. The total polyphenol content of onion is not only higher than its fellow allium vegetables, garlic and leeks, but also higher than tomatoes, carrots, and red bell pepper. Traditional onions have lots of vitamin C and B6, as… Read More
Did you know that iceburg lettuce has the lowest nutritional content of all the lettuces? Iceburg is the least “green” of all the lettuces and does not contain as high amounts of chlorophyll as the other lettuces. In general, the darker the lettuce, the greater the nutritional content there is. The best is romain followed by… Read More
It’s that time of year! Time to buy some Brussel sprouts as late fall is when they are at their best. I recently picked some up at our local farmers market and they were so good roasted! Growing up I hated Brussel sprouts, they were mushy and tasted awful. Then my niece made some roasted ones… Read More
Cauliflower belongs to the group of cruciferous vegetables. Belonging to this group indirectly asserts a vegetable to be of high nutrition value. Cruciferous vegetables, according to scientists, are those vegetables that somehow help fight cancers and some other life-threatening diseases. Typically nutritionists advise to avoid foods that are white in color, such as sugar, rice,… Read More
Did you ever wonder why Popeye likes spinach so much? The idea behind making Popeye extremely strong after eating spinach is no random idea; the director selected the favorite food to be spinach for Popeye because he knew what that vegetable was hiding. It is sometimes also known as “King of Vegetables” because of its… Read More
One of the major health concerns nowadays, especially among women, is how to slow down the body aging process. Well, asparagus is one the best antioxidants because it has significant glutathione content which is a very popular anti-aging agent. This amazing vegetable is almost too good to be true, but all these nutritional benefits have… Read More
Kale is one of most nutritious cruciferous vegetables loaded with fiber and low in calories. It’s a great anti-inflammatory and aids in the body’s detoxification process. Add it to your protein shakes or make this yummy apple recipe. Kale is loaded with carotenoids and flavonoids which are powerful antioxidants that protect our cells from free… Read More
