Posts Tagged ‘fiber’

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    Superfood of the Week: Cranberries
    Tis’ the season for giving thanks, huddling around an open fire and feasting with friends and family. This Thanksgiving, when you’re going back for more turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing, don’t forget the cranberry sauce or relish–the tangy side will cut through all those deliciously rich foods. Cranberries, like many other colorful fruits and veggies,...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at November 16th, 2009 at 08:11 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Leeks
    A hot bowl of leek soup on a chilly autumn day is just the thing if you ask me. Like most of nature’s edible goodies, this weeks superfood is loaded with nutrients that nourish your body and add flavor to your dishes including vitamin C, manganese, iron, folate and vitamin B6. Leeks are a good source of fiber, too. Leeks come from the same family of vegetables as onions...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at November 9th, 2009 at 08:11 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Quince
    Not a lot of people eat this humble and unattractive fruit. Honestly, neither did I until a few years ago. Dr Igor actually introduced them to me one Thanksgiving when he showed up with an excited grin exclaiming, “quince!” I was definitely not excited when I saw them sliced up with my classic parsnips and sweet potatoes. But I couldn’t resist Dr Igor’s...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at November 3rd, 2009 at 08:11 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Beets!
    Originally from the Mediterranean, only the leaves were eaten historically.  The Romans were the first civilization to cultivate deeply pigmented roots for food.  We have Napoleon to thank for beets being a primary source of sugar when the passed a decree in the 19th century - The first sugar factory was built it Poland. Buy fresh beets and please eat the stems! steam...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at June 10th, 2009 at 03:06 am