Cooking Tips

Ginger can be tricky to peel with all its bumps. Rather than using a paring knife or vegetable peeler, use a spoon. Scrape it against the skin and it'll come right off, following every contour and minimizing waste.

Blueberry is a healthy fruit to be eaten as first food in the morning. It regulates metabolism and blood pressure, and even improves memory when eaten on an empty stomach.

It depends. Health benefits and consequences often depend on what type of meat you're eating, how often, and how much. But generally speaking, choosing white meat or vegetarian options are your best options are your best bets for living an overall healthier lifestyle.

Golden raisins are dried in a dehydrator and contain sulfur dioxide, which is used as a preservative and to prevent their skins from darkening, making them gold in color. They tend to be a little moister and plumper than regular raisins, which tend to be chewier.

Unlike some plant proteins, quinoa is a complete protein, meaning that it contains all 9 essential amino acids that our bodies cannot make on their own. Quinoa is also naturally gluten-free and can be eaten safely if one has gluten intolerance such as celiac disease.

Romaine ranked among the top 10 "powerhouse foods", which are classified based on their associations with reduced risk for chronic diseases. It's an especially great source of Vitamin A (1 cup has 81% of your daily intake) as well as some B vitamins.