Discover 15 stunning purple vegetables from around the world that will add a vibrant splash of color and nutrition to your kitchen and your meals.
Purple is a rare pigment in nature, but it does occasionally occur in flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Thanks to human ingenuity and some clever selective breeding, there are a lot more purple vegetables on the shelves than what nature alone could produce.
This guide explores eleven of the most popular types of edible mushrooms, each with its own unique looks, flavors, and nutritional benefits.
From a botanical perspective, mushrooms are classified as fungi. Unlike vegetables, mushrooms don’t have leaves or roots and don’t need light to grow. However, from a nutritional perspective, mushrooms are generally considered a vegetable. Mushrooms are nutrient-rich, with nutritional profiles quite similar to those of vegetables.
This guide explores the world of rare blue vegetables. Discover ten unique blue-colored veggies, each with its own flavor, nutritional profile, history, and culinary application. Get ready to add a splash of color and intrigue to your dishes!
Blue vegetables are a rarity. That fact is thanks to the relative instability of blue anthocyanins, the pigment chemical that gives red, purple, and blue plants their color. These specialty pigments only turn blue and stay blue when the pH inside the plant is just right. Every once in a while, the right factors come together, and a blue vegetable is created.
Learn how to wash pesticides off fruits and vegetables with this guide, featuring five effective ways to clean fresh produce when organic options aren’t available.
In recent years, consumers have become more aware of the need to avoid pesticides, driving a noticeable rise in organic food sales.
This guide shares 11 of my favorite fruits and vegetables high in vitamin K, including practical tips for preparing and serving them.
Vitamin K is essential for the body in different ways. It is best known as the vitamin that helps to form blood clots and prevent excessive bleeding. It is also suggested that vitamin K helps with the formation and repair of bones.
Try these eight simple ways to add more seaweed to your diet, so you can take advantage of its nutritional benefits and flavors.
One of the most underrated vegetables is seaweed. Okay, that might be a bit cheeky, but seaweed is actually considered a sea vegetable.