Gone are the days of predictable meals, whether stuffed peppers and mushrooms or veggie pizzas and lasagnas. Summer is the time of succulent produce and delicious veggie meals for your whole family. There are tasty summer vegetables to include in your menu – tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, and many others. Most of us love chips and… Continue reading
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Nutrient-Rich Foods to Stock in Your Fridge
If you are on a diet, there are plenty of healthy, nutrient-rich foods to eat during the summer. This way, you will look your best when you go on vacation. Think of corn (but not genetically modified), tart cherries, and tomatoes. Tomatoes are packed with powerful antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. They contain lycopene, a… Continue reading
Delicous tomatoes fight with cholesterol
If your cholesterol levels are too high, maybe you will need from the diet, that reduce your cholesterol and fat levels. The veggy that you may add to your daily diet is tomatoe. You can eat it prepared on differend ways. Scientists say this popular fruit contains a nutrient that can fight vascular disease such… Continue reading
Tomatoes: are they fruit or vegetables
Tomatoes are believed to have been developed by the Aztecs. Their introduction to North American was hampered because, being a member of the nightshade family, they were thought to be poisonous. They were grown as decorative plants and were called ‘love apples’. We must remember that transportation and communication in colonial times was virtually non-existent… Continue reading