Root vegetables

Black Root Vegetables: 12 Types, Benefits & How to Cook

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Black root vegetables

I pulled up my first black radish three years ago and almost tossed it in the compost pile. The rough, coal-colored skin looked like something had gone terribly wrong in my garden. My neighbor walked over, took one look, and laughed. “That’s not diseased,” she said. “That’s exactly what it’s supposed to look like. You … Read more

Non Starchy Vegetables List: What to Eat & Why

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Non Starchy Vegetables

My friend Karen was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes last year. Her doctor handed her a meal plan and told her to “eat more vegetables.” Simple enough, right? Wrong. Karen called me two weeks later, frustrated. “I’ve been eating tons of corn and peas,” she said. “My blood sugar is still all over the place. … Read more