Eggplant was originally introduced to the United States in 1806 by President Thomas Jefferson, who was also an experimental botanist. This deep purple vegetable offers a unique taste and a plethora of preparation and cooking options – as well as intriguing health benefits! Consider these five good reasons to add eggplant to your monthly menu.

Antioxidants
Eggplant is considered one of the top five antioxidant foods. Our environment is filled with free radicals that get into our bodies and accelerate the aging process. Some free radicals also increase the risk of some …

It’s hard to pick up a health magazine or turn on a news program without hearing warnings about fat in our diets. First, there was the “bad” fat that we needed to avoid to protect our heart, cardiovascular system and weight. Then came the “good” fat that we needed to eat more of for a healthier heart and cardiovascular system. It’s enough to make your head spin, but the good news is that we’ve got the skinny on fats for you right here so you will never again wonder about …

The 4th of July is coming up, and for sure, people are going to get together and have barbeques in the fresh air with their friends and families. When you hear the expression “barbecue”, you instantly imagine juicy, fatty pork ribs or high sodium, greasy sausages with Pepsi or Sprite soda. However, the Fourth of July picnic can be very diverse and healthy. We just need to use our broad food ideas to make this 4th of July barbecue party incredibly healthy and beneficial. Here are 5 barbeque food …