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When I think of fall, pumpkins automatically come to mind. Or, to be more specific, pumpkin pie, cake, rolls, and lattes…But what about all of the seeds that are lef

Health Benefits of Kohlrabi

Vegetarian and vegan diets have risen in popularity in recent years, but the looming question remains – how do meat-free eaters get enough protein?Fortunately, a variety of plant-based protein sources are readily avail

Tomatoes are a versatile ingredient, and when they’re perfectly ripe, they are exceptionally delicious.If I close my eyes, I can almost taste a sun-ripene

Roses are a symbol of romance and passion, but did you know this plant can also be a source of nutrition?Rose hips are the edible a

You know the old saying, don’t cry over split tomatoes? Or something like that…Tomatoes commonly split on the vine, creating an open ga

Purple has long been regarded as the color of royalty. It’s rich and prodigious.This translates to the food world, with blueberries and acai being labe

Since I’ve sadly outgrown the Flintstones Chewables stage of life, ensuring that I’m getting all of my essential vitamins can sometimes feel like a guessing game.As a dietitian, patients often ask me about taking vitamin supp

Herbs and spices can add flavor to your meals.But did you know they’re also

The cooler months just scream root vegetables to me. Maybe it’s because I’m a dietitian, but I look forward to it every year.One root veggie that I ge

We’ve been told since we were young that eating carrots will help our eyesight… or maybe it was just my mom who said that?There is some truth to this common recommenda

It may have a funny name, but the health benefits of kohlrabi are no laughing matter!We link to vendors to hel

Like their cousins collard and mustard, turnip greens are perhaps best known for appearing alongside some type of fatty pork.While the pork brings the flav

Long before beets were ever considered a food, they were used as herbal medicine.Surprising, right?

Can you build strong bones with… vegetables?For many of us, when we think of calcium, our m

Growing your own edible crops is rewarding, tasty, and perhaps most importantly, nutritious!Vitamins and minerals are found

Has anyone ever told you to go outside to get your vitamin D?This nutrient is sometimes referred to as the

Eating your veggies comes with a host of benefits, and homegrown produce serves as a valuable source of essential vitamins and minerals – like zinc.This mineral may come to mind mo

As implied by its name, you might assume the ornamental sweet potato vine is for decoration only.Is this plant edible, like the root

If you’re from the northern US like me, collard greens may not be a regular item on your dinner table.A side dish staple of the South, collard greens can mak

Herbs and roots have been used in alternative medicine for centuries, and chicory is no exception.What is this mystical plant, and does it really

Popeye had it right when he encouraged us to eat our spinach!Why is that? Spinach is notably

While their flavor may be sour, the nutritional value of cranberries is quite sweet!Fresh berries, dried berries, sauces, and

Looking to mix up your leafy green vegetable intake? Take a look at mustard greens!This peppery plant brings a uni