the artful artichoke by Diane Lofshult Food for Thought: With its pointy, prickly leaves, the artichoke is a rather daunting-looking plant. But don’t let its odd looks deter you; getting to the heart of this plant may take some extra effort, but it’s worth the wait. Health Benefits. Artichoke is very high in fiber, potassium, …
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Healthy Tip for Tasty Veggies
General health guidelines indicate that one should eat between 5-9 servings of fresh fruits and veggies each day. With each serving being roughly equivalent to a half cup, it's really not that much produce to manage on a daily basis. A banana with breakfast, spinach in your eggs or slices of tomato on your bagel …