heart healthy foods

I always considered celery a pretty benign vegetable, but it seems most people either can’t get enough of it or can’t stand it. Either way, did you know that it actually has a lot of health benefits? Here are some reasons you may want to grab a stalk to munch on, as well as some new ways to give celery a shot.

Jicama may not be on your list of regularly consumed vegetables, but perhaps it should be! It’s been a staple food in Central America for a long time, and with good reason. Once you discover its many health benefits, and how to eat it in a variety of delicious ways, you’ll wonder why jicama is so unsung and uncommon in most of North America. And you just might want to add it to your shopping list.

Beyond their beauty, are acai berries really worth eating?

Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is a growing food trend, but is it a passing fad or a food worth adding to your diet? Can we take seriously a food that sounds and looks more like a conversation piece? Here’s a look into this exotic fruit and what the research says about what it has to offer.

Beets may be messy to cut and sometimes have dull, dirty exteriors. And you may not have eaten them since you were a kid, and they came sliced or diced from a can. But there’s more to beets than meets the eye. So what’s so great about these root vegetables? What are the health benefits of beets? And how do you use them?

Alliums are good for your heart, your cells, your immune system, and more!

Peanut butter is a popular and well-loved food. It’s simple, easy to use, and pretty darn tasty. But is peanut butter good for you?

Sweet potatoes are a favorite food. But are sweet potatoes good for you? And should you be eating them year-round? Here’s what you need to know about sweet potato nutrition, sweet potato health benefits, and more.

Purple veggies are delicious and pretty — and packed with nutrition. See why they should be on your plate.

Discover why eating apples is a simple (and affordable!) but powerful step you can take for your health.

Drinking tea is a powerful, health-giving habit. Discover 8 reasons why tea, and particularly green tea, could be one of the healthiest beverages in the world.

Cruciferous vegetables have profound health benefits. Find out why you should be eating these "miracle" foods regularly.