Looking for a cool, low-calorie summer snack? Why not munch on cucumber rounds? At just 16 calories per cup, cucumbers are a dieter’s dream food. Although fairly low in fiber (0.9 grams), they’re also low in carbohydrates (2.9 grams), fat (0.2 grams) and sugars (1.8 grams). … [Read more...]
List of Fruits from A to Z
When we think of fruits, most of us identify them by their juicy sweetness. Yet, botanically, fruits are classified as such because they come from flowers and/or have seeds inside them. What’s your favorite fruit? You’ll probably find it on the list of fruit names below, along … [Read more...]
List of Starchy Vegetables
We’ve had a love/hate relationship with potatoes, the most common starchy root vegetable, for hundreds of years. The Incas began cultivating potatoes as early as 500 B.C. They hid potatoes for times of famine or war and even packed potatoes with their dead. In the 16th century, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Figs
Fig trees are an often-overlooked backyard tree that produces very tasty, high-nutrition fruits. Â In many parts of the world, figs are a staple food. Locations Where Figs Can Be Grown Figs will grow in areas rated Zone 8 or higher. Â That's a limited area in the U.S., though … [Read more...]
Healthy Cucumber Salads
Summer heat got you down? Restore your appetite and your spirits with a crunchy cucumber salad. Cucumbers belong to the melon family and are more than 60 percent water, so they’re perfect for hot summer days. They’re also naturally low in calories. In fact, one cup of sliced … [Read more...]
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