Here are some vegetables to enjoy this fall season. Vegetables in general are full of valuable FoodTrients including vitamins, antioxidants, fiber, and minerals that all contribute to aging beautifully.
You have probably heard of the Mediterranean diet. Besides conjuring visions of sipping chilled prosecco overlooking a sparkling sea, this way of cooking and eating is a heavily plant-based diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, herbs, fish, lean meats (in moderation) and monounsaturated oils, such as olive oil.
When I moved to America and met people from all over the globe, I realized that these nutritional powerhouses were not so well-known worldwide. So, here is my primer on exotic fruits from Southeast Asia, Africa and South America with wonderful nutritional properties and delicious flavors.
When it comes to a small but mighty summer fruit, it’s hard to beat blueberries. Is there anything more simple or delicious? You can eat them plain by the handful or add them to smoothies, yogurt, whole-grain cereals, pancakes, desserts, you name it.