News & Articles By Earl Garcia
06/30/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Sweet Potatoes – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Sweet potatoes are popular tubers native to Central and South America. The tubers are readily available all-year round, and have become a staple Thanksgiving meal since its introduction in the U.S. The southern U.S. states produce more than half of commercially grown sweet potatoes. On the other hand, China remains to be the biggest sweet potato […]
06/24/2017 / By Earl Garcia
5 Reasons you should NEVER use canola oil, even if its ORGANIC
Canola oil has long been a regular in health food stores’ supermarket shelves, largely due in part to its popularity that has spanned for nearly two decades. Canola oil remains to be hugely appealing to consumers, and is still the most preferred cooking oil in the restaurant industry. The oil is also known for its apparent […]
06/21/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Green Beans – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Often confused as a vegetable, green beans actually belong in the beans and legume food group. The legumes are known to contain high levels of essential vitamins and minerals that help stave off a plethora of diseases that range from diabetes to heart disease. There have been a lot of recommendations on preparing green beans, but an […]
06/21/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Beetroot – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Beetroot is an extensively cultivated crop that is a sought after superfood due to its high nutritional value. Beetroot is best known for its nutritious deep crimson roots. However, the leaves can also be used in cooking, which tastes a lot like spinach. List of known nutrients Beetroots are perhaps some of the most popular […]
06/21/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Chives – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Chives are bulbous plants that belong to the allium family of vegetables and herbs, which include onions, garlic, scallions and leeks. According to MedicalNewsToday.com, the herb is cultivated for its distinct pungent flavor and its many health benefits List of known nutrients NutritionData.Self.com showed that chives offer relatively large amounts of beneficial vitamins and minerals that include: Allium […]
06/21/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Cilantro – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Cilantro, also known as Chinese parsley, is known for its unique and refreshing flavor. The herb belongs to the same family as carrots, parsley, and celery. According to MedicalNewsToday.com, all parts of the plant are edible, but the leaves and the seeds are the most commonly-used parts in cooking. The fresh leaves are referred to […]
06/21/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Rhubarb – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Rhubarbs are seasonal vegetables that grow predominantly during spring between April to June. While they are technically vegetables, some states such as New York consider rhubarbs as fruits mainly due to their cooking use. Rhubrab stalks are the only edible part of the plant, as its leaves are highly poisonous. The stalks vary in color […]
06/21/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Mushrooms – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
While often considered and prepared like vegetables, mushrooms are categorized as fungi due to their lack of roots, leaves, flowers, or seeds. According to an article in WHFoods.com, it remains unclear when mushroom cultivation first took place. However, the article discussed that mushroom cultivation might have originated in Asia, specifically in China, India and Japan. List of known nutrients […]
06/21/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Adzuki Beans – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Adzuki beans are small bean variety that is native to East Asia and the Himalayan region. It is commonly consumed in China, Korea, Japan, and other Asian nations. Adzuki beans are not known as allergenic food. List of known nutrients Adzuki beans are found to contain high levels of essential vitamins and minerals that promote the body’s […]
06/21/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Chili Peppers – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Chili peppers are well known for their pungent flavor that adds a spicy kick to the world’s culinary arsenal, from subtler Szechuan recipes to flaming hot Thai cuisines. According to WHFoods.com, chili peppers are berries that belong to the Capsicum family. Chili peppers vary in size and flavor intensity, and are usually red or green in color. Among […]
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