Category: Food

Over half of the calories in an average American diet come from ultra-processed foods. In 2003, 51% of American calories were from ultra-processed foods, which increased to 54% by 2018. 

In 2023 the packaged salad market was a $11.16 billion industry in 2023. It’s widely known that salads are a great choice for a fresh meal. What nutrients and health benefits make salads such a popular choice?

The United States is the largest importer of asparagus worldwide, accounting for about 65% of all worldwide asparagus imports. Despite this, asparagus is among the least popular vegetables eaten by Americans.

Remember those greeny hairy ceramic figures called “chia pets?” Those contained real chia seeds – a healthy seed that makes a great addition to a smoothie, salad, or countless other foods. Not only can they be grown indoors without soil (no ceramic figure needed) you can even just buy them at the grocery store.

They say fruit is nature’s candy. Arguably this could not be more true than it is with strawberries. Some see the fruit as a tasty snack others a dessert, one they’ll even dip in chocolate! It’s versatile and has a flavoring so often desired that it is used in the artificial flavoring of processed foods.

The food you choose in your diet is part of the bottom line of your diet. An unhealthy diet can have negative ramifications on your health, and your skin is no different. A poor diet can increase your risk of inflammation, acne breakouts, and early aging of your skin.

While cabbage and lettuce can frequently bagged together in salad mixes, the two are distinctly different. The health benefits and versatility of cabbage are greater than you may realize, making it a fine addition to your shopping list.

Be it the flu or a similar stomach bug, what you eat while you are feeling ill can play a big role in how you feel as your body recovers. It’s likely you grew up being told to drink lots of fluids – this is great advice!

Seeds are tiny – but mighty! It’s amazing that contained in a seed is everything it needs to sprout into a plant.

Seeds are also very nutritious to eat, straight up, even without planting them. They can be a good source of healthy fats, fiber, and minerals.