Let’s admit a sad truth: we Americans are obsessed with french fries. Available at nearly every restaurant and socially acceptable to eat any time of day or night, they are impossibly hard to avoid. The average American consumes close to … Continue reading
Broccoli is a low calorie, big benefit vegetable. For a mere 27 calorie per serving (1/2 cup, 78 grams) you’ll get a wealth of nutrients. Scroll down for more on broccoli nutrition + links to some healthy broccoli recipes! Broccoli … Continue reading
Kale is growing in popularity in recent years, at least in the nutrition and culinary circles. But what about us, the simple folk with kids at home that will barely touch a lettuce and tomato salad? Not to mention a … Continue reading
New here? Get our iPhone or Android App to scan & choose healthy groceries! People who received antibiotics as babies are more likely to be obese. This is a possible conclusion from a fascinating study that was published in the International Journal of Obesity … Continue reading
This is a guest post by Lisa Cain, PhD, a.k.a Snack-Girl Yes! You know the vegetable that I am referring to – KALE. Kale is on every list for “healthiest vegetable”. One cup of kale contains 36 calories, 5 grams of … Continue reading
We recently got this question from Mike: Dear Fooducate, I would appreciate an answer to a question that I have tried to get a reasonable reply to from various and sundry food experts to no avail about the dark green … Continue reading
A salad without the dressing is like a _________ without ___________ [Fill in the blank] A good dressing helps accentuate flavors, helps some of those greens go down easier – and as you’ll see in a minute – improves the … Continue reading
![Cilantro – Which Camp are You In? [Love / Hate]](http://www.fooducate.com/blog/wp-content/media/cilantro.jpg "Cilantro – Which Camp are You In? [Love / Hate]")
Seems like there’s two kinds of people in the world – Cilantro lovers, and cilantro haters. You can’t be in the middle. Either its particular scent and taste causes pre-puke tremors, or conversely, an anticipation for an exotic multi-faceted dish. … Continue reading
photo credit: Mr. T in DC 1. Extolling veggies – they are naturally low in calories, but high in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. 2. According the USDA, we’re supposed to get 5 servings of vegetables a day. That’s about … Continue reading
Image via Wikipedia Eat your broccoli! Generations of kids have heard this plea / command at dinnertime. Turns out that mothers were right, again. Broccoli is one of the healthiest foods to be had. And with a bit of work, … Continue reading