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Health Benefits of Delicate Squash Delicata Squash (Cucurbita pepo var. pepo), also called sweet potato squash, peanut squash or Bohemian squash, is a winter squash of the heirloom variety to be very recently introduced in the world of cooking. Unlike other winter squashes, it can be sliced or chopped easily without needing to be baked [...]

Health Benefits of Eggplant Eggplant is an unusual vegetable that has a unique range of health benefits, including an ability to help build strong bones and prevent osteoporosis, reduce symptoms of anemia, increase cognitive function, improve cardiovascular health, protect the digestive system, help lose weight, manage diabetes, reduce stress, protect infants from birth defects, and [...]

Health Benefits of Endive Endive nutrition facts Endive, commonly popular as escarole, is a green leafy-vegetable with a hint of bitter flavor. Nevertheless, this well-known salad plant is much more than just a leafy green; packed with numerous health benefiting plant nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin A, etc. Botanically, this perennial herbaceous leafy plant [...]

Health Benefits of Escarole Escarole is a member of the chicory family of lettuces and is characterized by large, dark-green leaves that have a mild flavor and crisp texture. Like romaine, leaf lettuce and other dark green, leafy lettuces, escarole is a powerhouse of nutrition. Each 1-cup serving of escarole is rich in dietary fiber, [...]

Health Benefits of Golden Acorn Squash Some of the health benefits of acorn squash include its ability to boost the immune system, prevent certain types of cancer, improve vision, protect the skin, strengthen the bones, reduce blood pressure, maintain fluid balance, regulate blood sugar and cholesterol, improve digestion, and maintain proper circulation. Acorn squash is [...]

Health Benefits of Golden Hubbard Squash 1. Basics Summer squash is a type of squash that grows all over the United States and is easily found at local farmers markets, roadside vegetable stands and organic produce delivery services. Summer squash is rich in nutritional benefits and can be used in a wide variety of dishes. [...]

Health Benefits of Golden Nugget Squash Description/Taste Golden Nugget squashes at maturity boast a dull orange skin, vertically lined with fine ridges. About the size of a small grapefruit measuring just three to four inches in diameter and two pounds or less in weight the Golden Nugget squash has a round to oval shape similar [...]

Health Benefits of Green Cabbage The health benefits of cabbage include frequent use as a treatment for constipation, stomach ulcers, headaches, obesity, skin disorders, eczema, jaundice, scurvy, rheumatism, arthritis, gout, eye disorders, heart diseases, aging, and Alzheimer’s disease. Did you know that the inexpensive, humble and widely used cabbage can practically work miracles? Cabbage is [...]

Health Benefits of Green Leaf Lettuce Green leaf lettuce is just one variety of a number of lettuces categorized as leaf lettuces, a type characterized by crisp leaves that are loosely attached to a stalk. Leaf lettuce is a natural for salads because it offers a mild flavor and pleasing texture. Choosing bright or dark [...]