Good Old Cabbage Offers Therapeutic Benefits
The cabbage that we know is not just good for coleslaw. Instead of including it in our menus at least two to three times a week, this vegetable remains unnoticed in supermarkets. Why? Because a lot of people are not aware of the therapeutic effects brought about by cabbage.
Good-Food-for-the-Heart Series: Ground Flaxseed
Flaxseed may not be as popular as the sesame seeds used in hamburger buns but they are no less nutritious. This ancient grain comes in a variety of earthy colors and it has a warm, nutty flavor.
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Eggplants As Brain Food
Dark-colored plants like green leafy vegetables, orange carrots or red bell peppers are nutritious due to the high beta carotene content which contributes to that rich color. The same thing applies to eggplants. There are several varieties of eggplants but the deep purple ones are the most popular.
Vitamin-Filled Turnip Greens
Turnips are root vegetables which go well with stir-fried dishes, but the part that I like most is the leaves. Turnip greens are not just great with salads, but they rich in vitamins in essential nutrients as well.
Going Bananas
Bananas are a tropical fruit which we love to eat with breakfast cereals, banana split, milk shakes and fresh fruit salads. They are available year-round and the fruit itself is versatile and well-loved by both children and adults.
Fruits Rich in Antioxidants: Asian Pears
Just like apples, Asian pears are juicy, crunchy, with an almost buttery, grainy texture which melts in the mouth when you eat it. This is the second item in our list for the fruits which are dubbed as the new ‘superfruits’ due to their rich antioxidant content.
Fennel Food Facts
Honestly, the only vegetables that I am familiar with are the ones which you can readily buy in the grocery store. Veggies like collard greens, arugula, fennel and kale are things that I have never even heard of – which is a bad thing because had I not learned about them, I would be missing out on a lot of nutrients and vitamins.
How To Use Quinoa
Quinoa (keen-wa) is called a super grain that’s not really a grain. Quinoa comes from a plant that is like spinach; actually it’s the seed of the plant. It is full of protein and potassium and filled with iron and riboflavin.
Fruits Rich in Antioxidants: Guava
We have come to the final entry in our ‘superfruits’ series. For the past week, we have been featuring foods which are superbly rich in antioxidants. They are a great substitute for the common fruits which are easily available in our food basket – including apples, grapes and oranges.
The Familiar Health Benefits Of The Unfamiliar Kale
It is always a delight to see the curly, green leaves, taste the earthiness of the flavor and indulge in the numerous health benefits of kale. Although this is not a vegetable that everybody is familiar with, kale is still one of the nutrient-packed members of the wild cabbage family.
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