The year 2013 has been declared "The International Year of the Quinoa" (IYQ), by the United Nations General Assembly in December ...

Due to overzealous planting of zucchini, people are asked to drop off baskets of squash on neighbors’ door-steps. Annually, August 8. ...

Spinach Tofu Lasagna Makes six to eight servings.  Adapted from Animals Deserve Absolute Protection Today and Tomorrow ( ADAPTT ...

The nutrition information provided below is based on 1/2 cup cooked beans, prepared from dry beans. No salt has been added, therefore so...

The Benefits of Orange Juice Orange juice is rich in Vitamin C. It helps maintain healthy teeth and gums; improves circulation; en...

A study conducted by the USDA shows artichokes contain a large amount of antioxidants, in the form of phytonutrients. Among ...

Apricot Stone , Eva Rivas, Armenia Spanish explorers introduced the apricot to California in the 18th century, and re...

The National Council on Folic Acid (NCFA) . The mission of the National Council on Folic Acid (NCFA) is to improve health by promoting th...

The nutrition information provided below is based on 1/2 cup cooked beans, prepared from dry beans. No salt has been added, therefore so...

The beet is a root vegetable. The most well-known is the beetroot or garden beet. The roots are most commonly deep red-purple in colo...

Food Photography: f/3.5; exposure time: 1/30 sec; ISO - 160; focal length: 23 mm; light: natural Recipe: Tomato Gazpacho , serves 8 ...

Selection Choose bananas that are firm and free of bruises. Bananas are best to eat when the skin color is solid yellow and speckl...