Did you know that spinach is mostly water? Spinach is made up of about 91% water, which explains why cooked spinach “shrinks” so much. Cook up a bowl of this dark green vegetable on March 26th for National Spinach Day.   You are probably familiar with the cartoon Popeye and his love for spinach. That…

Did you know that March 26th is National Spinach Day? This leafy green vegetable, beloved by Popeye, has many wonderful health benefits. Spinach is packed with many vitamins and minerals, and can be enjoyed in numerous ways.   Eating this vegetable comes with a few health benefits including improved blood sugar control, a decreased risk…

St. Patrick’s Day may be over, but we can still enjoy some festive green for National Spinach Day on March 26th! This day is a great time to focus on all of the health benefits spinach has to offer, as well as its versatility for recipes.   National Spinach Day is a great time to…

The month of May is National Asparagus Month! Although this may not be your favorite vegetable because of its slightly bitter and unique flavor, asparagus had been a cornerstone of many diets for thousands of years.   Asparagus is a member of the lily family. There are approximately 300 species of asparagus, but only 20…

I used to think that celery was the dullest of all of the vegetables. I used to resent its mild, watery flavor. Who knows, perhaps it was an immature palate that steered me away from celery. But boy things have changed. April is National Celery Month and is a great time to learn more about…