Food Benefits
Amaranth: An Ancient and Nutritious Grain
Amaranth is the common name for more than 70 species of Amaranthus, tall plants with large green leaves and colorful gold, red or purple flowers. Amaranth is also known in some cultures as achita or kiwicha. Amaranth was domesticated for…Read More ›
Is Chocolate Really Beneficial for Health?
If somebody gives you chocolates this February, be sure to thank him or her twice. First, for their show of affection, and second, because apart from being delicious, chocolate—in its darkest form—may provide some health benefits.
The Creamy Greek Yogurt
At home, we can never get enough Greek yogurt. For breakfast with fresh fruit, as a snack for my children, and of course with the recipes) I make on weekends… We are definitely Greek yogurt lovers.
Pumpkins: Fun to Carve and Healthy Too
Pumpkins are just delicious and have multiple uses, in and out of the kitchen.
Great Benefits of Quinoa!
Quinoa has become one of the trendiest foods lately. However, people around the world have been eating this formidable grain for centuries, with even more trying it and adding it to their regular diets every day!
Foods that Help Lower Cholesterol
Oils, nuts, and other edibles can help slash the bad and bolster the good!
Vitamin C Super-Foods
Citrus, leafy greens and more! Find out what foods contain this little, but essential vitamin. Vitamin C is widely discussed as a popular remedy for the common cold. But let’s take a closer look at the benefits of this vitamin.…Read More ›
Treats That are Fun to Eat
Curb your mid-day munchies with these smart snack options for kids and adults alike! Almonds Nuts are a popular snack option thanks to their nutritional content and their portable size. A serving of almonds, about 1 ounce or 23 almonds,…Read More ›
Good Oils: The Unexpected Nutritional Value of Cooking Oils
Not all fats are bad for you, some types of fats are essential to the body and are best absorbed through a balanced diet. In fact, there are a wide variety of cooking oils with high nutritional value that are…Read More ›
Benefits of Cilantro
Fresh and fragrant, there’s no mistaking cilantro’s one-of-a kind aroma or flavor. Whether chopped up into tacos, cooked into guisados or blended into sofrito, it’s an essential ingredient in a number of Latino dishes no matter the country! There’s almost…Read More ›
