Variety comparisons and diverse culinary forms, such as juices or dried extracts, determine the nutritional value and physiological impact of plant-based diets on systemic health.
You may know that vegetables are good for you, but you may not know that sea vegetables should also be included in a healthy diet. Kelp and seaweed are loaded with nutrients and are a source of essential vitamins. Kelp is a type of seaweed found in ocean waters all over the world.
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Citrus peels are the skins of fruits such as lemons, oranges, limes or grapefruits. According to Medicinal Herbs & Spices, citrus peels have previously been known for their high levels of vitamin C and its associated health benefits.
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Sliced, diced, baked, fried and mashed—you name it and the potato has done it. The most common recipe made from the potato is mashed potatoes. The creamy texture and fluffy consistency of this dish make these spuds a desirable accompaniment for many meals.
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Next time you're asked whether you want a baked potato or rice with your meal, opt for the baked potato if you're looking for the healthier choice.
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Oranges are well known for their high concentration of vitamin C, but the citrus fruit also contains many other vitamins and nutrients. Oranges also contain vitamin A, many of the B vitamins, and vitamin E, making them a regular part of a healthy and balanced diet.
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An Asian pear is a fruit from the tree with the scientific name Pyrus pyrifolia. The Asian pear tree is native to Asia and has other names such as the nashi pear, sand pear and apple pear. The fruit has a high water content and a grainy texture compared to the familiar European pear.
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While the first foods that come to mind when you think of calcium might be dairy products, there are plenty of other calcium-rich foods besides milk, cheese and yogurt. One such example is broccoli.
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Bunches of fresh grapes are a common sight in American grocery stores, but the Produce for Better Health Foundation reports that most grape varieties originated in other areas of the world.
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The açaí berry is a small, round, black-purple fruit similar in appearance to a blueberry. It grows in branched panicles of 500 to 900 fruits on açaí palm trees in Brazil, Belize and Peru.
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While you might only consume pumpkin during the holidays, it has long had a place in American diets and used to make up a staple in Native Americans' and early colonists' diets.
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