Eat Carrots to Avoid Infections
I just learned that eating carrots, or any other fruit or veggie that's high in Vitamin A, is an excellent way to prevent an infection. If you are trying to take care of yourself - or feel that you've ...
Crunch on Carrots to fight cancer
A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, found that falcarinol, a natural phytonutrient in carrots, can reduce the risk of cancer by a third. Falcarinol helps to protect ...
Recipes: Flavor sizzles in asparagus, carrots, parsnips
Roasting vegetables in a hot oven with a drizzle of olive oil and minimal seasoning can produce incredible flavors. Magazines, newspapers and food channel programs are touting the glories of simply ro ...
Color Code your diet
Tomatoes are red and cabbage is green, and all for a reason it seems. In a recent study, the Journal of American Dietetic Association says that there is a connection between the color of our food and ...
Veggies, Veggies, and More Veggies
18. Eat more veggiesWe know we should eat vegetables. We do. But convenience, lack of variety, and other factors can make us slack off in this regard. What to do? Here are some tips for upping ...
Chicken over asparagus and bell peppers
I came up with this recipe after passing a fire roasted corn salsa. I was walking around the store trying to figure out what I was going to do with the read and orange bell peppers I had at home and ...
Glycemic load vs. glycemic index
The glycemic index of a food is the amount you have to eat before it raises your blood sugar. The glycemic load is the amount of carbs times the glycemic index. What difference does that make? We ...
Vegans and Vitamin A
Aside from your regular old multivitamin, you’re going to need a little extra something if you’re vegan: vitamin A. Vitamin A is generally found in eggs, milk, and other animal products. However, food ...
Increasing Veggie Intake
Learn to steam vegetables the right way. Thicken soups, stews, and sauces with pureed vegetables for added zest. Use frozen veges instead of canned vegetables when fresh ones are not available. Add th ...
