Tag Archives: Green Vegetables
10 Foods to Help You Avoid the Swine Flu
The threat of contracting swine flu may be remote for many segments of the population, but there is still good reason to do everything we can to build up our immune systems to ward off H1N1 and any other strains that may be circulating. Although downing massive amounts of vitamins, minerals and other supplements may [...]
Full StoryMolecular Cooking: What Is It?
Some say molecular gastronomy ideology began with Marie-Antoine Carême (1784-1833), a famous French chef in the early 19th century. She commented that when preparing a food stock “the broth must come to a boil very slowly, otherwise the albumin coagulates, hardens; the water, not having time to penetrate the meat, prevents the gelatinous part of [...]
Full StoryHow To Super Boost Nutrients in Veggies
Chop them up and eat them with a little fat.
A study conducted at Iowa State University determined that fat-free or low-fat dressings block the absorption of critical nutrients from vegetables, according to NPR’s Allison Aubrey.
Beta-carotene researchers confirmed the findings. “We already knew that carotenoids were fat soluble,” explains Wendy White, a professor of Human [...]
Celebrities Support New York’s Edible Garden
New York’s urban paradise, the New York Botanical Garden, is embracing the popular fresh food movement this summer with the expansion of its programs that focus on the growth of edible plants.  This tranquil oasis, which is located in the gritty Bronx borough, is reaching out to the community by showcasing freshly grown herbs and vegetables, [...]
Full StorySo You Want to Be a Vegetarian?
So you want to be a vegetarian, huh? Maybe you’re a little worried- will it be difficult? How do you redesign your diet? Will you be able to eat at your favorite restaurant? How yucky IS fake meat?
Never fear, I’m here. A vegetarian since before puberty, I’ll guide you through the basics so you can [...]
