Eggplant

Eggplant is an American name for a vegetable that probably originated in India. Eggplant is an oval shaped vegetable that has a glossy purple skin and a bright green cap.…

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Cauliflower

Cauliflower, a cruciferous vegetable, probably originated in Cyprus and then spread around the Mediterranean area. From there it spread throughout Europe in the 1500s and eventually to the U.S. in…

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Power foods: Make your calories count

The ultimate nutrient dense foods are what some consider “power foods.”  Power foods pack in the most nutrients per calorie.  These include, but are not limited to, the following: Nuts,…

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