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#thursdaythrive Cabbage

#thursdaythrive Cabbage

by | Nov 1, 2018 | Healthy Living

                        #thursdaythrive All about Cabbage! – Cabbage is available in many varieties: red or purple, green and Napa cabbage, usually found in Chinese cooking, Bok Choi and Brussel...
#thursdaythrive Squash

#thursdaythrive Squash

by | Oct 25, 2018 | Healthy Living

  All about Squash! Squash falls into two categories: summer and winter squash. Summer squash is tenderer and has a thinner, edible rind. Both are high in Vitamins A and C. Squash originated in Mexico and Central America. The American Indians shared its seeds...
#thursdaythrive Apples

#thursdaythrive Apples

by | Oct 18, 2018 | Healthy Living

              #thursdaythrive   All about Apples! More than 2,500 varieties of apples are grown in the United States, but only the crabapple is native to North America. Apple trees take four to five years to produce their first...
#thursdaythrive Collard Greens

#thursdaythrive Collard Greens

by | Oct 11, 2018 | Healthy Living

                #thursdaythrive   Collard Greens! There are many reported health benefits of collard greens, which may extend to your digestive system, heart health, bone health, and skin and hair health. Studies indicate the...
#thursdaythrive Beets

#thursdaythrive Beets

by | Oct 4, 2018 | Healthy Living

All about Beets! Red beets get their color from a pigment called “betalain.” Betalain is also responsible for the red color of bougainvillea and amaranth. The Romans considered beet juice to be an aphrodisiac. Sugar beets are about 20% sugar while beets or beetroot...