Fruits and vegetables contain beneficial plant compounds A  recent case series  provides intriguing evidence that a plant-exclusive diet...

Research like the recent study from the University of Michigan suggest that when and how we eat may be just as important as what we...

Pineapples are one of 2024's 'Clean Fifteen' The Environmental Working Group has released its 2024 guide ranking fruits and veggies by...

A recent study published on March 18, 2024 by the American Heart Association has been gaining attention. It claims that people who limit...

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Cruciferous veggie all-stars like kale and cabbage pack a nutritional punch, but are you eating enough of them? Cruciferous vegetables belong to the cabbage family of plant foods. These nutrient-dense veggies are not only packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, but  research  suggests they may help reduce the risk of various cancers, heart disease, and depression. Their impressive health benefits are likely due to their richness in protective plant compounds like flavonoid

Stages of Bananas Ripeniing At the end of every race I’ve run, bananas are always provided for runners to refuel. But in the rush to refuel after exertion, many runners often eat them while their green and overly starchy. On rare occasions, I’ve been guilty too — when my body desperately needed electrolytes — I ate whatever fruit was available. But how many of us really know the difference between eating ripe versus unripe bananas? Have you even eaten a bright yellow or green