Apricots are relatives to peaches however they are a bit smaller and not as juicy. They are enjoyed as a fresh fruit but are also enjoyed...

Although tomatoes are fruits in a botanical sense, they don't have the dessert quality sweetness of other fruits. Cooking tempers the...

The strawberry has become the most popular berry fruit in the world and should be eaten at least 3-4 times per week to achieve maximum...

Artichokes were used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for their medicinal and health benefiting qualities. Today, globe artichoke...

While approximately 300 varieties of asparagus have been noted, only 20 are edible. Asparagus has an almost 2000 year history of...

Radishes have been cultivated for thousands of years. The many different varieties of radishes all belong to the same family, Brassica. ...

Sweet potatoes are native to Central and South America and are considered one of the oldest root vegetables.   They vary in skin and...

Garlic is a member of the lily or Allium family, which also includes onions and leeks.  With their unique combination of flavonoids...

Broccoli was originally from Italy where it developed from wild cabbage. Broccoli was introduced to the United States by Italian...

Navigating your way through the aisles in the supermarket can be challenging. Did you know that whenever you purchase a processed food...

Populations around the world have eaten cultivated mushrooms for many centuries and wild mushrooms surely for even longer. Edible...

This vibrant and hearty salad, inspired by Jenny Rosenstrach from @dinneralovestory , is a delicious balance of textures and flavors. It...

There are many reasons why consumers—from cardiovascular disease patients to activist youth—may choose to reduce their intake of red...

The poet William Blake said it well: “Gratitude is the best way to keep on going. Gratitude is heaven itself.” In my personal experience...

These Almond Butter-Tahini Blondies, inspired by Annie Fenn, MD  are a perfect balance of indulgence and nourishment, packed with...

This Green Goddess Salad, inspired by Baked by Melissa , is a fresh, vibrant dish with a creamy, flavorful dressing that brings...

As a cardiologist, one of the questions I’m asked most frequently is what the healthiest diet is for my heart. This is understandable,...

Oranges originated thousands of years ago in Asia. In the 16th century Spanish explorers are responsible for bringing oranges to Florida,...

Hemp seeds are the seeds of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. They are from the same species as cannabis however they contain only trace...

This Broccolini Stuffed Flatbread, inspired by Erin Gleeson , is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender broccolini,...