We all know that we should eat our vegetables. Lots of vegetables, in a rainbow of colors. The current U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend 2 1/2 cups of vegetables per day, and 1 1/2 cups of fruit.

Starchy and non-starchy vegetables differ in the amount of starch they have. Starch is a type of carbohydrate that gives you energy. Both types of vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals and ...

When it comes to building a healthy diet, vegetables deserve top billing. They’re packed with essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, which support heart health, brain function, ...

Not all inflammation is necessarily the enemy. When people talk about lowering inflammation in the body, they’re referring to the harmful type of inflammation, low-grade chronic inflammation, explains ...

Stuffed vegetable dishes, known as "mahshi" in Arabic, are a beloved culinary tradition in many cultures. These dishes ...

To build healthy habits that last, start by focusing on gut-friendly vegetables. Vegetables like Brussels sprouts, asparagus, carrots, leeks and cabbage provide a variety of gut-supporting nutrients, ...

Share on Pinterest Having a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is important for diversity in gut bacteria, according to research. Laurens Kaldeway/Getty Images A healthy gut microbiome has a diverse ...

Including more broccoli in your diet could reduce the risk of colon cancer, new research suggests. Diet is known to be a key modifiable risk factor for colon cancer — particularly a lack of vegetables ...