People have been eating leafy greens since prehistoric times. But it wasn't until the first Africans arrived in North America in the early 1600s that America got its first real taste of dark green ...

Crisp and peppery, watercress is a pungent leafy green that tastes great in salads, stir-fries, and other dishes. Better yet, eating it can make you feel great. Last year, watercress was named the ...

Regular consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with a host of physical and mental health benefits. “Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help reduce the risk of many leading ...

“What kind of lettuce was that?” my friend asked. We had some leftover food from taste tests in the refrigerator. She had tried some of the salad. “One of my students made an arugula salad,” I said.

Overhead shot of green vegetables. Can you guess which vegetables registered dietitians deem the absolute healthiest? Check out this healthiest vegetables list to see which ones take the crown and get ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Summer may be over, but harvest goes on. As tomatoes, summer squash and sweet corn end their seasons, cruciferous vegetables fill farm and farmers market displays. A subset of the ...

Popeye was on to something. When the sailor ate spinach, he morphed into a superhero — with strength to fight off his enemies. Though your biceps won’t explode when you down a can of spinach, dark ...