Most people are familiar with the phrase “eat your vegetables” —and it’s good advice for many reasons. Yet, fewer than 10% of people get the 2.5-3.5 cups of vegetables needed daily to optimize their ...

Starchy vegetables such as peas, corn, and potatoes provide beneficial nutrients like fiber. It's best to eat them in ...

Before the pandemic, Barbara Senich, a retiree from Chapel Hill, N.C., was diagnosed with prediabetes, meaning the sugar levels in her blood put her at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. The source ...

A perspective recently published in Frontiers in Nutrition underscores the unique role starchy vegetables play as a vital vehicle for essential nutrients. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans ...

When it comes to vegetables, many health-conscious individuals have learned to fear anything labeled “starchy.” These carbohydrate-rich plant foods have been unfairly vilified in our low-carb diet ...

Vegetables are among the healthiest foods you can eat, yet fewer than 10% of Americans meet the daily goal of 2.5-3.5 cups. This means most people are missing out on incredible health benefits, ...