What Is Arugula? Love it or hate it, arugula (Eruca sativa) is a leafy green veggie that can pack a hefty nutritional punch. A member of the cruciferous family, arugula claims cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and kale as cousins. That’s a pretty impressive family tree and should tell you something about arugula nutrition. It’s entirely…

Is meat off the menu for you? Vegan Memorial Day recipes abound, so don’t worry about feeling left out as you gather with family to honor the fallen men and women of our armed forces this long weekend. A meatless Memorial Day can get the family together, pack lots of flavor, and leave the non-believers…

This long weekend can be made extra special with the right Memorial Day recipes. Good food, family, and friends are sure to get you excited for the upcoming summer, and getting outdoors to celebrate is what it’s all about. Everyone wants to have a happy and healthy Memorial Day, but let’s be honest: it’s not…

Artichoke is a common ingredient for pizza toppings, salads, dips, and antipastos, but there may be some benefit health wise to sprinkling your diet with the intriguing food. Artichoke benefits may include a better cholesterol profile, lower blood pressure, and improved liver function. You may know artichoke as a mysterious vegetable with a flavor that…

Snacking on a keto diet is a bit different from snacking on other diets. Popular diet snacks like carrot sticks, popcorn, apples, and grapes are certainly healthy, but they aren’t keto-friendly snacks. Keto snacks need to be either no-carb or very low-carb in order to keep the body in a fat-burning state of ketosis. So,…

Is there anything better than sitting outside with a bowl of cherries and just passing some time? The perfect summer snack is a healthy one, too. Cherries' health benefits run deep. They are a great source of antioxidants, very high in fiber, low in calories, and have the potential to reduce blood pressure, treat gout,…

Two major observances are on the calendar for April: Easter and Passover. It’s a time to get together with family and close friends to eat, remember, give thanks, and celebrate. If you’re searching for some Passover foods and Easter recipes that can help keep things traditional, tasty, and healthy, then you’ve come to the right…

Seasonal produce is always a treat, and whether spring is simply ushering in a new growing season or allowing the earth to regenerate after a snowy, frozen winter, it adds an element of excitement for food lovers. Fresh spring fruits and vegetables are about more than just eating; they symbolize a fresh start, renewal, and,…

Spring has arrived! The ground is thawing and it’s a great time to start thinking about fresh, homegrown food, particularly early-spring herbs. Fresh herbs are a home garden staple that add plenty of flavor and nutrition to your meals, while also taking up very little space. A spring herb garden only needs a small amount…

The ketogenic, aka keto, diet has been getting a lot of buzz recently, but is this just the hype of another fad diet? As with most things, there is a little bit of truth mixed into the hype. And depending on your goals, a ketogenic diet might be a useful tool. Chances are you have…