Kalamata olives are known as a black olive, although they are actually dark purple in color. Native to Greece, Kalamata olives can be eaten plain or chopped up to be used in a dish. Made from fully ripe olives, Kalamata olives are marinated in olive oil or vinegar and are widely available in grocery stores.
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Choosing which type of water to drink might seem simple, but there are multiple types available -- and you might not like the taste of all of them. Drinking water encompasses a wide range of different waters, including distilled water.
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Yucca root, also sometimes spelled "yuca," is known by the names manioc and cassava. Native to South America, this starchy tuber is eaten throughout Latin America, South Asia, the Caribbean and Africa. Used to make tapioca flour, yucca has a texture a little chewier than the potato and a milder taste.
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Coconut oil is used throughout the Caribbean and Southeast Asia, as well as North America. While it has a high saturated fat content, coconut oil is also associated with a range of possible health and nutrition benefits.
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Blueberry tea is made from the dried leaves of the blueberry bush. It has a faintly grassy taste and is sometimes flavored with dried blueberries to give it a sweeter, fruitier flavor and a deep purple color.
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Black currant tea is made from the leaves and dried fruit of the black currant bush. The fresh leaves of the black currant plant have a fragrant aroma, but it is less pronounced once the leaves are dried. The tea can be made from fresh or dried leaves, and often includes dried black currants to add flavor and color.
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A member of the cabbage family, broccoli is more commonly served chopped -- raw or cooked -- than juiced. Drinking broccoli juice is another way to take advantage of the health benefits of this nutrient-packed food.
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Dehydrated vegetables, with their harder texture and wizened forms, might not be your first vegetable choice, but drying vegetables is a safe, low-fat and long-lasting method of preserving them.
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Sweet, juicy, plump and deeply colored, blueberries are easily found in grocery stores when in season. They are also popular with many home gardeners and can sometimes be found growing naturally in the wild.
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Luscious-looking and sweet, dark-red cherries are not only a tasty and welcome summer fruit, they’re also packed with nutritional benefits. ChooseMyPlate.gov recommends that adults consume between 1 1/2 and 2 cups of fruit each day.
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Your brain is the most crucial organ in your body, as it controls all of the movements and functions in the rest of your body.
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Black grapes, velvety colored and deliciously sweet and juicy, can be consumed fresh and raw, dried as raisins or as a juice. Rich in nutrients, black seedless grapes are similar in taste and texture to red or green grapes, but because of their skin color, they have a higher antioxidant content. The U.S.
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Water, whether bottled or from the tap, is a healthy, zero-calorie drink that helps your body stay fully hydrated. Proper hydration is key for optimal body function, and not consuming enough water can lead to serious complications, including dehydration.
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With its bright, fresh scent and pale color, lemon juice is often added to meals, juices and even plain water to add a bit of zest and liveliness to the palate. While lemon juice has a range of health benefits, it is also associated with some mild to moderate side effects that may cause you to limit your consumption.
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Traditional to Asian cuisines, shiitake mushrooms are beloved by omnivores and vegetarians alike. Their dense, meaty texture makes them a good substitute for meat in some dishes, and their distinctive taste lends depth to simple dishes, such as grilled steak.
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Dietary fiber is the undigested portion of plants that provide bulk to your diet and your stools. A high-fiber diet can help relieve symptoms of constipation, diverticulosis, and diarrhea while decreasing cardiovascular disease risks. Learn how soluble and insoluble fibers work together to promote bowel health.
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Oysters are a prized delicacy, and while you can eat them cooked, they are often eaten raw. If you have a stomachache anywhere from a few hours to a few days after eating raw oysters, you may require medical treatment. The stomach pain can be the result of an allergy or because of food poisoning.
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With their jewel-like color and sweet taste, strawberries, especially fresh strawberries, are a much-awaited summertime treat.
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Bright green and spherical, limes are found in most supermarkets, as well as at almost every ethnic grocery store. Sour tasting and full of juice, limes can be used in place of vinegar or lemon to add tartness to a dish. You can also use limes instead of lemons to flavor water.
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