Onion

The onion is a member of the lily family, a close relation of garlic.  It is often called the “king of vegetables” because of its pungent taste. There are many varieties of the onion¾white, yellow, red and green globes.  They also differ in size, color and...

Mustard Greens

Mustard greens are low in calories and contain a large amount of antioxidants. They provide an excellent source of vitamins B6, C, and E, folic acid, calcium, carotenes, manganese, copper, and fiber.   Benefits of Eating Mustard Greens Mustard greens like spinach are...

Garlic

So you think garlic gives you nothing but bad breath? Well, OK, it does, but it’s also one of the healthiest foods you can eat. For centuries, garlic has been considered a “cure-all” and is said to be able to treat just about every ailment from the cold to the Plague....

Endive or Escarole

Among all the green vegetables, endive is one of the richest sources of vitamin A.  It is also a good source of vitamin C, calcium, chlorine, iron, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur; and excellent provider of fiber and carotene. With each leave containing only one...

Grapefruit

Grapefruit is high in enzymes that burn fats, has high water content and has less sodium. Combinations of these three characteristics make grapefruit a perfect food for increasing your body’s metabolism. Try eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice every day and...

Asparagus

Asparagus has an abundance of an amino acid called asparagine that helps to cleanse the body of waste material.  As a result, some people pass out smelly urine after eating asparagus.  Don’t worry if this happens to you.  Just be glad that your kidney is...