Vegetable
A Spring Vegetable You Might Not Know About Can Prevent Cancer And Blood Clots At The Same Time – Health Digest
Susumu Yoshioka/Getty Images Eating fresh seasonal produce helps you learn more about the plants available in your area. It can help you better achieve your nutritional goals, too, as noted by registered dietitian nutritionist Annie Cavalier (via American Heart Association). Cavalier explains that “when you have those fruits and […]
A Popular Green Vegetable Can Prevent Heart Disease By Lowering Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, And Stroke Risk – Health Digest
Momo Productions/Getty Images Heart disease remains the leading cause of death not only in the United States but across the globe. While there are several forms of heart disease, the most common is coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease develops when plaque builds up inside the arteries, […]
One Serving Of This Polarizing Vegetable Has 4 Grams Of Protein And Fiber – Health Digest
Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Images Few vegetables have experienced a sudden societal shift from loathing to loving. However, there’s one that’s enjoying a moment — and that’s good if you’re trying to increase your intake of protein and fiber with plant-based foods. A vegetable that historically fueled tons of […]
An Underrated Vegetable Green That Could Prevent Cancer Is Also Packed With Magnesium, Calcium, And Vitamin C – Health Digest
Supersizer/Getty Images Some people find it really difficult to incorporate fruits and vegetables into their everyday diets (and in case you were curious, here’s the minimum amount of fruits and veggies you should eat every day). While these plant-based foods are packed with nutrients, they also pose […]
The Healthy Vegetable You Should Avoid Eating At A Continental Breakfast Buffet – Health Digest
Miljko/Getty Images You wake in a comfy hotel bed. You’re relaxed. You’re rested. And you’re ready to head to the continental breakfast buffet. Who could blame you? Having a smorgasbord of morning nibbles makes traveling even better. But be careful about what you put on your plate, […]
The Popular Vegetable White House Staff Snuck Into Donald Trump’s Diet – Health Digest
Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images If you’re familiar with President Donald Trump’s daily diet, you know that he doesn’t necessarily make the healthiest choices. For example, in an interview, he told Fox News reporter Jesse Watters that he often skips breakfast, and when he does eat the morning meal, he enjoys bacon […]
An Underrated Vegetable That’s Low In Calories Can Prevent Heart Disease And Blood Clots – Health Digest
voronaman/Shutterstock In the middle of the spring, an underrated plant that grows in the forests of various parts of the United States becomes the central attraction of foragers and foodies. People go bananas for this aromatic vegetable — called a ramp or wild leek — mainly because […]
A Sweet Summer Vegetable With 3 Grams Of Protein Can Also Lower Cholesterol – Health Digest
Uwe Krejci/Getty Images Head to any farmer’s market stand in the summertime and you’ll see an array of seasonal vegetables. While all of them are likely to provide health benefits, one is high in protein and especially good at lowering your cholesterol. Oh, and it happens to […]
An Underrated Green Vegetable That’s High In Iron Can Also Help Lower Blood Pressure – Health Digest
Ekateryna Zubal/Shutterstock Underrated. Underappreciated. Underused. That’s what you might call any nutrient-rich veggie that typically ends up in the trash instead of on your plate. Think you’d never toss out a nutritious food? Think again. Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture suggests that up to 40% […]
An Underrated Vegetable High In Iron Can Also Help Lower Cholesterol – Health Digest
Portra/Getty Images Pumping iron can be good for your fitness routine. But consuming iron can be just as essential for your body. Without iron, you’d find it tough to get through long days or (figuratively) survive an intense workout. If you allow your iron levels to get […]