Archive for February, 2008

Super foods profile: Basil

Basil is an herb for all seasons

Basil is one of the most commonly used of all herbs in cooking, and there are many recipes that are enhanced by this minty, aromatic plant. Many cooks like to grow fresh basil in an herb garden, for an endless supply of the freshest, best tasting herb for [...]

Super foods profile: Ginger

The many health benefits of ginger

There are many reasons to love the pungent aroma and great taste of ginger, but there is increasing evidence that ginger provides strong health benefits as well as great taste. Ginger has a long tradition of use in traditional medicine, and cultures around the world have long used ginger [...]

Super foods profile: The Cranberry

The healing power of the cranberry

The cranberry has long been associated with the holiday season, and no Thanksgiving feast would be complete without at least a few cranberry dishes. In addition to the delicious taste of the cranberry, however, this wholesome fruit has many important health benefits as well.
How nutritious is the cranberry?
The cranberry [...]

Super foods profile: Garlic

The power and health benefits of garlic in the diet

Anecdotal evidence has long suggested that garlic is an incredibly powerful food, and many recent studies have backed up that evidence. The same compounds responsible for giving garlic its pungent aroma and strong flavor have been shown to help protect against some forms of cancer [...]