Category Archives: Carbohydrates

In the last few years, a boring, white vegetable called cauliflower has created a niche for itself as one of the hottest superfoods. Today every grocery store sells cauliflower rice, and many restaurants serve cauliflower steak, cauliflower sushi, grain-free bowls featuring cauliflower, and cauliflower pizza as vegan options. The rise in this white vegetable’s status may surprise […]

Broccoli is an edible green plant botanically known as Brassica oleracea italica. It is a part of the cruciferous vegetable family, including kale, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, bok choy, cabbage, collard greens, and turnips. Broccoli originated in Italy, where it was cultivated from wild cabbage. The Italian name for broccoli is broccolo, meaning flowering on top of […]