Posts Tagged ‘vitamin k’

Posted in Nutrition on April 5, 2010

Eat This Today: Spinach

ShareArticle By: Johnny Fontana I remember watching “Popeye the Sailor” at my grandfather’s house when I was a little kid.  Even though I was born decades after the show originally launched, I still grew up watching the show. I think we all know that Popeye is ... Continue Reading

Posted in Nutrition on March 25, 2010

Eat This Today: Butter

ShareArticle By: Johnny Fontana I hope that no one simply read the title of this post, decided they were convinced and just started shoving sticks of butter in their mouths. If you read any of my posts on other animal-derived products, you will see there is almost always an ast ... Continue Reading

Posted in Nutrition on March 8, 2010

Eat This Today: Cabbage

ShareArticle By: John Fontana There are few foods that truly deserve to be designated “All-stars” for nutritional, abundance and economic reasons. Of that all-star team, cabbage may very well deserve to play the role of captain. In baseball, a player that can hit for ... Continue Reading

Posted in Nutrition on November 9, 2009

Eat This Today: Swiss Chard

Share Some foods are such nutritional powerhouses that even if you don’t care for the taste you should still eat them regularly.  Sure, you know broccoli, green beans and lettuce are good for you, but how much are you eating thick leafy vegetables?  Your answer may be “spin ... Continue Reading

Posted in Nutrition on October 19, 2009

Eat This Today: Sauerkraut

Share The word “bacteria” carries a negative connotation, especially in the world of food. When most people hear someone talking about eating food with bacteria, food poisoning often comes to mind.  But while it’s true that some food with bacteria can make you sick, it’s ... Continue Reading

Posted in Nutrition on August 24, 2009

Eat This Today: Kale

Share One of the most powerful vegetables you can possibly eat is a rough textured leafy green that goes by the name of Kale.  Kale comes from the cabbage family and is not widely known or used in America. Why So Good? Kale has been ranked atop the list of vegetables for ORAC ra ... Continue Reading