The avocado originated in south-central Mexico about 10,000 years ago. It was several millennia before wild avocado trees were cultivated and many more before the Hass avocado—the most common variety in the U.S. today—was born in a California backyard during the early 1930s. All this, and it tastes good, too? You might think that something as rich and creamy as
When it comes to what’s healthy to eat these days, there is undoubtedly conflicting information. Dietary factions bicker like a cranky old married couple. But whether you’re paleo or plant-based or something in between, there are a few things we can all agree are good for the heart: Fiber is your friend, particularly soluble fiber. Fruits and vegetables should occupy
Do you enjoy homemade tomato sauces, olive oil, berries, and salads fresh from the garden? If so, you might already be eating the Mediterranean way. Unlike many other diets, the Mediterranean eating pattern focuses on what you can eat and not what you should limit. Followers of the Mediterranean Diet eat mostly whole, unprocessed foods, including lots of fresh fruits
Looking for a miracle food that helps you lose weight, feel full, lowers blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and keeps you regular? Fiber is the answer. Most of us know very little about fiber, beyond the vague notion that it prevents constipation, yet it plays many critical roles in our body. If your grandmother ever scolded you to eat more
Bebop-a-rhuba, spring rhubarb is here! Diner waitresses are hip-checking pie cabinets, kids stop hopscotching, and the milkman is grinning from ear to ear. What’s the deal with rhubarb? Why does it taste like nostalgia? Perhaps it’s the recall of its tart taste and green apple scent that flavors mishmash desserts like a buckle, crumble, or crisp. Or perhaps it’s just
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