Chickpeas should be part of our weekly diet. First, they’re an excellent source of protein: a cup of chickpeas contains as much protein as a serving […]
Recently we asked on our Facebook page for your sources about vegetarianism here and elsewhere, and we received many answers. We are pleased to see that […]
The cabbage family (which includes Brussels sprouts, broccoli and rapini) protect us from cancer by stimulating the liver to produce enzymes to detoxify carcinogens. Among the […]
The numbers supporting the nutritional value of spinach are truly mind-boggling. A cup of cooked spinach contains about 11,000 μg of lutein and zeaxanthins, phytonutrients that […]
Quinoa has many nutritional qualities: it contains complete protein, is gluten free, is rich in fiber, folate and several minerals (iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, manganese). Quinoa […]
The nitrates found in many vegetables, including leafy greens and beets, act as arterial dilators, improving circulation throughout the body – brain, muscles, genitals. They thereby […]