Parsley is an herb plant, spice and vegetable that has been included in Mediterranean and Eastern European cuisine for thousands of years, not just because of the taste it adds to dishes, but also because of its fabulous healing properties.

Although it looks unassuming, this little green herb packs a massive nutritional punch and comes with an array of fantastic health benefits.

Although largely popular as a table garnish because of the vibrancy it offers to our casseroles, salads and soups and stews, parsley should also really be super popular because it promotes a healthier you.

Let’s take a look at its health benefits and nutrition: Continue reading →

Most people don’t recognize how healthful kohlrabi is and that they can grow them in their own gardens. While kohlrabi is native to Europe, it can grow well in any temperate climate throughout the world. It is rich in nutrition and very low in calories.

What is Kohlrabi Like?

Kohlrabi is a tuberous vegetable related to kale, collard greens, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and broccoli, all being members of the Brassica family of vegetables.

The round stem or tuberous part of the vegetable is eaten along with the leaves, which taste a lot like turnip leaves, a perennial vegetable that comes up every year in the same spot. It comes in purple and white varieties. Continue reading →