Vegetables

Maca root has gained popularity in the supplement aisle, but where does it come from, and what exactly is this vegetable? Does maca have any health benefits, and if so, are they worth giving it a try? Are there any reasons to avoid maca? Here’s what the current research says about maca root — and some easy ways to incorporate it into your diet if you want to do so.

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 celery has a lot of health benefits? Here are some reasons you may want to grab a stalk of celery to munch on, as well as some new ways to add it to your diet.

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.

Corn is one of the most widely eaten foods in the world. It’s also incredibly versatile. You’ll find it in baked goods and breads, popped as a snack, grilled on the cob, fed to cows, used to fuel cars, and as the base ingredient for a huge range of processed foods and additives. But is corn good for you? And how do you choose the healthiest corn to eat?

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?

As the weather warms up, refresh your mind and body with this healthy produce!

Have you heard of alliums? The most common ones are onions and garlic. These veggies have some incredible benefits. In this article, you’ll see exactly why Allium vegetables are so good for us (most of us, anyway). And you’ll learn easy ways to get more of them in your diet.

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.

Keep your immune system strong with these healthy fall foods.

A rare and honest look at the mistakes and concerns with GMO foods.

Potatoes are a popular and well-loved veggie. However, they can be quite controversial. Some people say they cause weight gain and other health issues. But what does the science say? Are potatoes healthy? And should they be a part of your regular diet?

Zucchini is surprisingly healthy and packed with nutrients. These nine zucchini benefits — including improving digestion, slowing aging, and more — will show you why this summer squash deserves a place on your plate.