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Health Benefits of Lentils

When stacked up against other beans, lentils are No. 2 in protein (soybeans take top honors). When combined with a whole grain, like brown rice, th...

Frozen Dinners

Stroll down any supermarket frozen food aisle and the evidence is clear: frozen meals are big sellers, claiming more shelf space than virtually any...

Food Sources of Vitamins and Minerals

It also helps your body make red blood cells. What it does: Helps with digestion and changing food into energy; helps make cholesterol. What it doe...

Kale

Make a kale Caesar salad. Bake kale in the oven with just a little olive oil drizzled over lightly salted leaves. Whether you buy kale from the sto...

What Pickles Can Do for Your Health

But most pickles on grocery shelves are not fermented, which uses yeast, bacteria, and other microbes to preserve foods. For fermented pickles, try...

Oranges

Oranges are round, orange-colored citrus fruits that grow on trees. The 3 grams of fiber in a medium orange help keep your bowels healthy, your cho...

Cranberries

Cranberries are small, hard, round, red fruits with a flavor that many describe as both bitter and sour. People call cranberries a superfood for go...

Health Benefits of Cauliflower

People with certain conditions may want to talk to their doctor before eating cauliflower. Eating a lot of cauliflower may keep your thyroid from a...

Health Benefits of Broccoli

Broccoli is high in vitamin K, which helps your blood clot. If you eat more than usual, it may change how your body responds to your medicine. Whil...

Vegetarian and Vegan Diets Explained

The simplest definition of vegetarianism is a diet free of meat, fish, and fowl flesh. Flexitarians refer to vegetarians who occasionally eat meat ...

Low-Sodium Recipe and Cooking Tips

Salt is an ingredient in just about every type of processed food or restaurant meal. Look for products labeled 'sodium- free' (less than 5 milligra...

Food Safety Tips for Your Kitchen

Raw fruits and vegetables can be a source of food poisoning. You should also be careful when you prepare your food in the kitchen and take it to a ...