It’s Green; It’s Leafy, Its Spinach!
UNITED STATES—Some vegetables are better eaten raw than cooked. We’ve heard that idea time and time again to ensure vital nutrients are not loss...
The Honeydew, Member Of The Melon Tree
UNITED STATES—There are various melons that we are all aware of, notably, the watermelon which is both tasty and sweet, but there are other...
Day 7: More Do’s And Don’ts
HOLLYWOOD—If all these do’s and don’ts seem a bit much, always go back to the basic guiding principles: Choosing foods that digest easily and...
Gardens Show Their True Colors
UNITED STATES—Contrary to popular belief, good autumn foliar color, or 'fall color', is possible on the West Coast. Mild weather only limits the options...
Day 6: Do’s And Don’ts (Part 1)
HOLLYWOOD—The 30 pounds in 30 days plan resembles a conventional “diet” much more than my preferred easier-going weight-loss method. It contains a lengthy list...
The Mango, A Sweet Tropical Fruit
UNITED STATES—If there is one thing people should know about the tropical fruit, which is known as the mango, it’s the fact that it...
Peas, Peas, Our Small, Green, Mushy Friend
UNITED STATES—The pea, the only vegetable as a kid that made me completely cringe whenever I was forced to eat it. You know a...
Spring Bulbs Begin In Autumn
UNITED STATES—Narcissus, daffodil, grape hyacinth and early blooming bearded iris are some of the earliest, and probably the easiest of spring bulbs, although bearded...
30 Pounds In 30 Days: Fruit/Veggie Debate
HOLLYWOOD—A mainstay of 30 pounds in 30 days is eating only fruit before noon and having a big ole salad when you dine on...
The Tomato, Is It A Fruit Or Veggie?
UNITED STATES—It’s a debate that has been ongoing for decades. Is the tomato a fruit or vegetable? By all accounts it has been deemed...