You might have heard that eating a plant-based diet can help ward off heart disease, but not just any plant-based diet will do. In fact, if you pair all those vegetables with refined grains [...]
Luffa, which is the fruit of a subtropical and tropical vine, is endemic to central and eastern Asia, including the Indian subcontinent and is a member of the cucumber family. Luffa is also [...]
Rapini is a green, leafy cruciferous vegetable that belongs to the same plant family as broccoli. The slightly bitter vegetable is a staple in Italian and Chinese cooking. Rapini, which mea [...]
Winter squashes are warm-season squash species that are harvested and eaten when the fruit and seeds have matured. The most popular varieties of winter squash are acorn squash, butternut sq [...]
Turnip greens, which have the scientific name of Brassica rapa, belong to the Cruciferae family, whose members include broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, and kale, among other [...]
Summer squashes, which have soft shells and creamy white flesh, belong to the gourd family of Cucurbitaceae, whose members also include melons and winter squashes. They are endemic to the U [...]
Green leafy vegetables are among the healthiest plant foods that offer a wide range of benefits. These superfoods contain some of the most potent antioxidants and natural compounds that pro [...]
The moth bean (Vigna acontifolia) is an herbaceous creeping plant native to India and Pakistan. These drought-resistant legumes are grown for human consumption and for fodder, especially si [...]
Tinda is a popular vegetable native to India. The plant, also called Indian apple gourd, is a member of the Cucurbitae plant family. The vegetable is characterized by its small size that re [...]
Galangal, which has the scientific name of Alpinia officinarum, has been called by many names, including galanga, galingale, gargaut, colic root, east India catarrh root, east India root, g [...]
