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123rf. Purple bell peppers are a unique and crunchy way to enhance your meals. They’re lower in sugar than other pepper varieties, making them great for low-carb diets.
A gradient of red cabbage extract pH indicator from acidic solution on the left to basic on the right. Red cabbage contains an anthocyanin-based dye that can be used as a pH indicator. It is red, pink, or magenta in acids (pH < 7), purple in neutral solutions (pH ≈7), and ranges from blue to green to yellow in alkaline solutions (pH > 7). [7]
Yep—Chinese cabbage and chard come in second and third, respectively, on the CDC's list of healthiest fruits and vegetables. Chinese cabbage scored 91.99, while chard nabbed 89.27.
A diet program that manages the glycemic load aims to avoid sustained blood-sugar spikes and can help avoid onset of type 2 diabetes. [6] For diabetics, glycemic load is a highly recommended tool for managing blood sugar. The data on GI and GL listed in this article is from the University of Sydney (Human Nutrition Unit) GI database. [7]
Cabbage is an affordable, crispy veggie that adds flavor and nutrition to any meal. If cabbage is only on your menu as a slaw or on St. Patrick's Day, then you're missing out on the versatility of ...
Non-starchy vegetables are vegetables that contain a lower proportion of carbohydrates and calories compared to their starchy counterparts. Thus, for the same calories, one can eat a larger quantity of non-starchy vegetables compared to smaller servings of starchy vegetables.
For diabetics, keeping close tabs on blood-sugar levels is essential, and that means keeping close tabs on diet. ... Cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower ...
Brassica oleracea is a plant species from the family Brassicaceae that includes many common cultivars used as vegetables, such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, Savoy cabbage, kohlrabi, and gai lan. It was most likely first brought into cultivation in the Eastern Mediterranean region.