by Julie Christensen You’ll find fresh Roma tomatoes in the store year-round, but in most parts of the country they’re at their best from late July to October, when you can find vine-ripened, local tomatoes. Roma tomatoes have a meaty texture and few seeds, making them an … [Read more...]
List of Vegetables With Protein
by Julie Christensen In recent years, there’s been a lot of buzz about protein. Visit any health food store and you’ll find protein shakes, protein smoothies and even protein granola bars. So, what’s the big deal about protein? Protein in the body builds muscles … [Read more...]
Foods to Heal Ulcers
by Julie Christensen Imagine your stomach as a huge, churning vat filled with seriously strong acid. The vat is protected from the acid by a protective lining, but if the lining wears down, the vat becomes perforated with small holes. This is essentially what happens when you … [Read more...]
Roma Tomatoes: Calories and Nutritional Information
by Julie Christensen Tomatoes are ranked as Americans’ third favorite veggie (after potatoes and lettuce) and most of the tomatoes we consume are in the form of cooked tomato products, such as ketchup, tomato paste, marinara sauce and salsa. Roma tomatoes, also known as … [Read more...]
Preserving Roma Tomatoes: Canning and Freezing
Roma tomatoes are also known as Italian or plum tomatoes. With their prolific yields of meaty, sweet fruit, they make the ideal tomato for sauces, canning and freezing. And unlike many vegetables, tomatoes are actually more nutritious cooked than raw. If you’ve never preserved … [Read more...]
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