Phytonutrients, phytochemicals or flavonoids (oftentimes used interchangeably) are chemical compounds that have been identified in foods as having potentially positive health benefits.
Guide to Vitamins and Minerals
Great infographic on Vitamins and Minerals from eReplacementParts.com
Hail to Kale!
Hail to the almighty vegetable, kale! Loaded with antioxidants and rich in vitamins A, C, K and minerals calcium and iron, kale is credited with anti inflammatory abilities, cardiovascular benefits and the ability to detoxify. With all these nutrients and health benefits it is no surprise that kale is labeled as a superfood. Kale is highly versatile and can be used raw in salads, blended into shakes and smoothies, juiced, cooked in soups, sautéed with other veggies or even baked as chips!
5 Reasons to Eat Pumpkin this Fall
Fall is my favorite season as it is defined by football, foliage, and pumpkins. While pumpkins are fabulous for carving Jack O’Lanterns during Halloween, the flesh of the pumpkin is highly nutritious and provide many health benefits.
Avocados, The Alphabet Fruit
Avocados, a highly nutritious food, is often referred as “the alphabet fruit” because it contains nutrition A to Z, such as potassium, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, Vitamin B6, C, and E, to name a few. Rich in monounsaturated fats and high in fiber (one whole avocado has 13g of fiber!), avocados are a delicious food to add to meals.
Asparagus “The Detoxifier”
Spring is finally here! The season change brings new fresh produce options to our plates. Asparagus is a spring vegetable that is highly nutritious and beneficial to your health and has many reasons why it should be included in your diet this season.