For years wine has been touted for promoting a healthy heart. More recently though, we've learned that it's not wine, but rather, the grapes themselves that reduce the risk of heart disease. Try...

Beans, like red beans, are an affordable source of protein, fiber, iron, and vitamins that offer many health benefits including improving gut health, preventing fatty liver, stabilizing blood sugar...

Eggplants are considered a nutrient-dense food because they contain a good amount of fiber, minerals and vitamins but are low in calories. There are 3g of fiber per cup of eggplant, and...

Millet is a whole grain high in both soluble and insoluble fiber. The insoluble fiber is a "prebiotic" that feeds the healthy bacterial in your gut, making millet a great food for digestive...

One of my favorite legume to cook are lentils because they are ready to eat so much faster than other dry beans. If you're not a bean fan, you may find yourself liking the flavor of texture of...

Sweet and juicy watermelon is one of the best hydrating foods. While high in nutrients, watermelon has a low caloric density, which makes it a good food if you're trying to maintain a healthy...

Also known as "lady's fingers", okra is a popular vegetable in American Southern cuisine. It comes in two colors, red and green, but both look the same green when cooked. At only 33 calories per...

Tomatoes are one of the main sources of lycopene in our diets, the antioxidant linked to many health benefits, including heart health and a reduced risk of cancer. The richer the red, the more...

Here are 5 delicious ways to add more kidney beans to your meals. Plus 1 idea for how to serve them at parties. Studies show consuming common beans such as kidney beans reduces the chances of colon...

There are numerous health benefits to peaches and nectarines, but the most promising one is the ability of these stone fruits to lower inflammation, which in turn lowers risk for diabetes, heart...