Why its good for you
Vegie of the Month - October: Radishes
What is it?
Radishes are root vegetables with a distinctive flavor that range from the juicy crispness of the familiar red globe radish to the sharp bite of the turnip-shaped black radish. Like their relatives broccoli, cabbage, and kale, radishes are Cruciferous vegetables.
Where does it come from?
They were first cultivated thousands of years ago in […]
Can Eating Less Red Meat Really Save the Environment?
We have all heard some pretty outrageous things in our lives and one of the more surprising things is about our diets. It seems that new research is proving that what we eat for dinner can actually have an impact on our global environment. Studies show that the processing of different foods causes a high […]
Fruit of the Month September - Tangelo
What is it?
This fruit is the result of a cross between a tangerine and a grapefruit or pomelo (a large citrus fruit that is related to the grapefruit); the name is a combination of tangerine and pomelo. Tangelos look like large oranges; the most popular variety, Minneola, has a distinct knob like projection on the […]
Vegie of the Month - August - Alfalfa
What is it?
The roots of the alfalfa plant burrow deep into the earth to reach minerals that are inaccessible to most other plants. Centuries ago, the Arabs used alfalfa as feed for their horses, because they claimed that it made the animals swift and strong. They then tried the herb themselves and became so convinced […]
Ginger
What is it?
Ginger is a spice which is used for cooking and is also consumed whole as a delicacy or medicine. It is the underground stem of the ginger plant, Zingiber officinale.
The ginger plant has a long history of cultivation, having originated in Asia. Queen Elizabeth I of England is credited with the invention of […]
Dates
Dates are the fruit of the date palm. They are dark reddish brown, oval, and about 1 1/2 inches long. Date skin is wrinkled and coated with a sticky, waxy film.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS
Dates are loaded with the energy you need every day – to win a marathon race or get you through a tough day. Dates […]
Swede
VEGETABLE OF THE MONTH - Swede
What is it?
The swede or rutabaga (from Swedish turnip), or yellow turnip is a root vegetable that originated as a cross between the cabbage and the turnip. Its leaves can also be eaten as a leaf vegetable.
Where does it come from?
Originated from Europe and now grown in most parts […]
Asparagus
Don’t under estimate the nutritional value, taste and versatility of asparagus based on it’s size!
Asparagus is one of the most nutritionally well-balanced vegetables in existence. It leads nearly all vegetables in the wide array of nutrients it supplies in significant amounts for a healthy diet.
Asparagus is the leading supplier among vegetables of folic acid. […]
An Apple A Day ….
You’ve heard an apple a day keeps the doctor away and while it might take a little more than a daily apple to maintain good health it’s certainly a step in the right direction. For the biggest benefit eat the skin as nearly half the vitamin C content is in the skin. Eating the skin […]
