Food of the Week: Cauliflower

Cauliflower is generally thought to be native to the general Mediterranean region, especially the northeastern portion of this region in what is now the country of Turkey. Its history here dates back over 2,000 years. It's interesting to note that ...

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Recipe of the Week: Asian Sauteed Cauliflower

Add this easy-to-prepare Asian-flavored recipe to your Healthiest Way of Eating today. And it will even taste great served cold tomorrow. Enjoy! ...

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Best sources of Vitamin C

Vitamin C may be the most familiar of all of the nutrients. Although most adults would be hard pressed to name a good food source of biotin or riboflavin, most everyone can name citrus fruits as good sources of vitamin C. It is also a commonly used ...

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From the kitchen: Tips for Preparing Cauliflower

Cauliflower florets are the part of the plant that most people eat. However, the stem and leaves are edible too and are especially good for adding to soup stocks. To cut cauliflower, first remove the outer leaves and then slice the florets at the ...

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I've heard a lot about eating a "colorful diet." Should I pick fruits and vegetables based on color to help me get more benefits from these foods?

Color shouldn't be the only factor when picking fruits and vegetables - but it also shouldn't be ignored. In this article, we will tell you when to rely on color and when to rely on other features of fruits and vegetables. You'll learn the basis of ...

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How do our vegetable recommendations at WHFoods compare with common public health recommendations?

At WHFoods, we place greater emphasis on vegetables than most common public health recommendations. In fact, we are not aware of any widely publicized vegetable recommendations that focus as much on vegetables as much as we do. You will find public ...

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Creamy Veggnog

Eggnog is the official beverage of December. It’s rare to encounter it any other time, and it truly is Christmas spirit in a cup.  We were so pleased when we whipped up this vegan eggnog mixture and created an egg-free version to sip with some spiced rum or on its own.

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Sweet Cinnamon-Roasted Baby Carrots

Here’s an easy way to enjoy roasted carrots with no cutting or peeling involved: simply use a bag of baby carrots! This recipe for Sweet Cinnamon-Roasted Baby Carrots provides a veggie dish that stands a good chance of winning over young eaters, and a good side dish to make while another kid-friendly dish (like Tofu Nuggets) is in the oven.

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Food of the Week: Turkey

As mentioned in the Description section, turkeys are truly native to North and South America and were an important part of Native American cultures long before the arrival of the European colonists. While Native American cultures did domesticate ...

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Recipe of the Week: Holiday Turkey with Rice Stuffing & Gravy with Fresh Herbs

Holidays are usually the time we throw caution to the wind when it comes to what we eat. But you can enjoy the holidays without compromising health with our Healthy Holiday menu which has less fat and fewer calories - one-third fewer calories! ...

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Best sources of Vitamin B3

Niacin is a blanket term for a family of compounds with vitamin B3 activity. The terms "niacin" and "vitamin B3" can be used interchangeably, and whenever you find either term on our website, we are referring to the same group of compounds. Basic ...

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From the kitchen: Tips for Preparing Turkey

We recommend roasting turkey to bring out its best flavor although you will have to allot several hours for cooking. Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Rub 3 TBS lemon juice and some salt and pepper on the outside of the turkey. Then lift up ...

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Can you tell me more about the Mediterranean diet?

Thanks to the best-selling paperback, "The Mediterranean Diet" by Cloutier and Adamson many people have heard the term "Mediterranean diet" but don't know what's involved with this eating plan. We'd like to tell you a little bit more about food ...

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Can you tell me more about green tea?

A Tea PrimerAll true teas - as distinct from herbal and flower infusions, which afficiandos call tisanes , are made from the leaves of an evergreen tree with the botanical name of Camellia sinensis . Although reaching a height of 30 feet in the ...

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Does WHFoods Directly Advocate a Vegetarian Meal Plan?

No, WHFoods does not directly advocate a vegetarian meal plan. However, our approach to food is definitely plant food-based, and we steer clear of large portion sizes when incorporating animal foods into our recipes. Since we include seafood, dairy, ...

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Is Vitamin B12 Really a Problem in a Vegetarian Diet?

Yes, intake of vitamin B12 can often be a problem in a vegetarian diet. For example, in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2003-2010, only 55% of vegetarians were determined to meet their daily B12 requirements, in ...

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Food of the Week: Broccoli

Much of our knowledge about food plants and food plant biology is tied in with our understanding of cruciferous vegetables. The Cruciferae ( Brassicaceae ) family of plants is found on virtually all continents and it is particularly diverse and ...

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Recipe of the Week: 4-Minute Broccoli with Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olives

Healthy Steaming is one of our Healthiest Way of Cooking methods that makes broccoli taste great as well as retaining its wonderful flavor. You will also be benefiting from the health-promoting sulfur compounds found in cruciferous vegetables like ...

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Best sources of Folate

Arguably, no conventional nutrient has undergone as much of a research renaissance in recent years as folate. Many people are familiar with the name of this B complex vitamin, and it has long been recognized as a key nutrient in human health. Low ...

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From the kitchen: Tips for Preparing Broccoli

Rinse broccoli under cold running water. Cut florets into quarters for quick and even cooking. Be sure to enjoy the stems and leaves of broccoli; they provide a good balance of flavors. Peel the broccoli stem and cut the stem into 1/2" slices. To ...

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Adverse Food Reactions: Other reactions

Our last category is a catch-all category: it involves any food or food component that can either directly or indirectly disrupt a body process. This last category is admittedly a very large one, and may potentially involve all of our body systems, ...

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Eating in Season: Your Need-to-Know Basics

No matter what month you set foot into the produce section of many supermarkets across the U.S., what meets your eye is an amazing wealth of colors and shapes from the bountiful display of vegetables and fruits. What you see is a virtual feast! In ...

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What are purines and how are they related to food and health?

Two or three decades ago, purines were recognized for primary two reasons: (1) as building blocks for DNA (the primary genetic material in our cells) and (2) as substances that could be broken down to form uric acid and potentially increase our risk ...

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What Is Your Approach to Genetically Modified Foods?

At WHFoods, we discourage consumption as well as development of genetically modified foods. Given the rapid rise of these foods in the marketplace, we would also like to see labeling of all foods (both present and future) that are genetically ...

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What is meant by the term "goitrogen" and what is the connection between goitrogens, food, and health?

"Goitrogen" is a medical term that is used to describe any substance that interferes with function of the thyroid gland. The word itself comes from "goiter," which means enlargement of the thyroid. If its ability to produce thyroid hormones becomes ...

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Food of the Week: Kale

Kale as we know it today was first cultivated in the Mediterranean region over 2,000 years ago. It played an important role in the food supply of Europe through the time of the Roman Empire and during the medieval period in Europe between the 5th ...

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Recipe of the Week: 5-Minute Kale

With this delicious, easy-to-prepare recipe you can include kale as part of your Healthiest Way of Eating in a matter of minutes. Kale is one of the healthiest vegetables around with one serving providing you with an excellent source of ...

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Best sources of Vitamin A

The term "vitamin A" makes it sound like there is one particular nutrient called "vitamin A," but that is not true. Vitamin A is a broad group of related nutrients. Each of these nutrients provides us with health benefits, but these benefits may be ...

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From the kitchen: Tips for Preparing Kale

Rinse kale leaves under cold running water. Chop leaf portion into 1/2" slices and the stems into 1/4" lengths for quick and even cooking.To get the most health benefits from kale, let sit for a minimum of 5 minutes before cooking. Sprinkling with ...

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Is it possible to eat too many vegetables?

A sound dietary principle to follow is "Moderation in all things, except vegetables!" Most foods that are considered vegetables are extremely nutrient dense, providing lots of nutrients in a relatively small number of calories, so there is no need ...

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Healthy Eating for Less

As many people scrutinize their investments, it's important to not overlook one of our most important investments, our health. Diet can play an integral role in long-term health - let alone the level of energy and vitality we feel in the present - ...

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How to prepare great tasting vegetables with Nutrient-Rich Cooking

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