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...

Okra (Lady Finger) or Gumbo

Okra, also known as “lady finger” or “gumbo”, is a highly nutritious green edible pod vegetable.   Botanically, this perennial flowering plant belongs to the mallow family and named scientifically as Abelmoschus esculentus. Very low in...

Cucumbers

There are two types of cucumbers: slicing cucumbers pickling cucumbers. The pickling varieties tend to be more smaller, thicker, and have bumpy skin with black-dotted spines. Cucumber is often regarded as a healthy food because it is low in calories and fat. Cucumber...

Nutrition Benefits of Eating Corn

Health benefits of corn include controlling diabetes, prevention of heart ailments, lowering hypertension and prevention of neural-tube defects at birth. It not only provides the necessary calories for daily metabolism, but is a rich source of vitamins A, B, E and...

Gnocchi with Zucchini Ribbons and Parsley Brown Butter

This is  Low-Calorie Recipes 1/4 teaspoon(s) grated nutmeg Freshly ground pepper, to taste 1/2 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup(s) chopped fresh parsley 1 pound(s) fresh or frozen gnocchi 2 tablespoon(s) butter 2 medium shallots, chopped 1 pound(s) zucchini...