News & Articles By Frances Bloomfield
07/29/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Brassica – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Brassica is a genus of vegetables belonging to the mustard family. Plants of this genus are also known as cruciferous vegetables, which is a reference to their equal-sized petals forming a crucifix-like shape. This diverse group of vegetables has grown increasingly popular in recent years thanks to its reputation as a highly nutritious source of […]
07/22/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Celery Roots – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Celery root (Apium graveolens var. rapaceum) is a type of celery grown for its edible roots, shoots, and hypocotyl. This bulbous, off-white root vegetable comes in many varieties cultivated in all corners of the globe. Its culinary uses aside, celery root has a rich medicinal and religious history that goes as far back as 800 […]
07/20/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Black Beans – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Black beans, also known as turtle beans, are small, dark-colored varieties of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). As with all other common bean varieties, black beans are native to the Americas and have been revered as an important food source for thousands of years. Nowadays, black beans are cultivated and eaten all over the world, […]
07/20/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Red Cabbage – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Red cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra) is a cabbage variety known for its distinct red or purple leaves. The color of these leaves depends on the pH value of the soil: acidic soils will produce reddish leaves, neutral soils will result in purple leaves, while alkaline soils will cause the leaves to turn […]
07/12/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Shiitake Mushroom – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Shiitake mushrooms are an edible fungus native to East Asia. Although they grow naturally on rotting deciduous trees, they’re cultivated as well, with China supplying over 80 percent of the shiitake mushrooms on the market. These small, dark-brown mushrooms are a popular food in China, Japan, and Korea thanks to their rich, smoky flavor. Shiitake […]
07/12/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Dulse – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Dulse (Palmaria palmate) is a type of edible seaweed that can be found on the Atlantic and Northern Pacific coastlines. In terms of physical appearance, dulse is comprised of a short stem or stipe, and broad fronds or leaves; additionally, dulse can either be red or purple in color, and leathery in texture. Dulse is […]
07/06/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Doctors recommend plant-based diets for better health
Forget popping pills: Physicians have begun recommending vegetables and fruits to their patients. From the American Cancer Society to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, medical groups and doctors alike are now touting plant-based diets as the pathway towards improved overall health, reported OrganicAuthority.com. And quite frankly, it’s about time. The fact is that embracing […]
07/06/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Mint – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Mints, also known as mentha, are a genus of aromatic herbs which includes peppermint (Mentha piperita) and spearmint (Mentha spicata). In recent years, these plants have become synonymous with mouth and breath freshness owing to their repeated use in tooth pastes, chewing gums, and breath fresheners. Practitioners of folk medicine regard mints with more consideration, […]
06/27/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Mache – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Mache (Valerianella locusta) is a type of lettuce that is part of the Valerianaceae family. This small annual plant originated from the temperate zones of Europe and is now a major crop of Nantes, a city in western France and the leading producer of mache in Europe. It is also known as “lamb’s lettuce” because […]
06/27/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Lima Beans – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Lima beans are the large, kidney-shaped, edible seeds of the Phaseolus lunatus plant. Though also known by the name “butter bean”, certain regions use the name to designate a smaller variety of this legume. Being easy to cultivate has made lime beans an excellent and important sustenance crop for the indigenous people of Central America […]
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