It’s a clean, potable beverage for many people around the world, one recommended by the World Health Organization for treatment of dehydration, and since it’s sterile, it’s even been delivered...

This month, we feature a three-part series on diabetes to observe American Diabetes Month. This article reviews the role nutritional supplements play if you’ve already been diagnosed with diabetes. Because...

(Phaselous vulgaris) Black beans are about the size of a pea with a black skin, a creamy white flesh and a sweet, rich flavor often compared to that of mushrooms....

(Chenopodium quinoa) Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is an ancient grain. Although recently rediscovered in the U.S., quinoa has been cultivated in the Andean mountains of Peru, Chile and Bolivia for over...

(Prunus dulcis) In botanical terms, an almond is actually a drupe not a nut. A drupe is a fruit in which an outer fleshy part or skin surrounds a shell...

(Phaseolis vulgaris) Kidney beans are legumes which are plants with seed pods that split into two halves. Some of the more common legumes are beans, lentils, peanuts, peas and soybeans....

(Avena sativa) Oats are one of the hardiest cereal grains. Unlike most other crops, this plant is able to withstand poor soil conditions and thrive. The oats we eat today...

(Phaseolus vulgaris) Green beans belong to the legume family. Other members include shell beans such as pinto beans, kidney beans, and black beans. All of these beans are referred to...

(Spinacia oleracea) Spinach is one of the most popular leaf vegetables in the United States. A member of the same family as Swiss chard and beets, spinach shares the same...

(Cucumis sativus) Cucumbers are a member of the gourd family. Other members include watermelon, zucchini, pumpkin and squash. Although botanically classified as a fruit, cucumbers are often perceived and prepared...

(Ananas comosus) Pineapple, which is described s both sweet and tart, is second only to banana as the favorite tropical fruit of the United States. Each of the flowers on...

(Brassica oleracea) Kale is a peppery, mellow flavored form of cabbage with central leaves that do not form a head. Kale descends from wild cabbage that originated in Asia Minor...