Wing beans are the seedpod of a decorative vine that is native to Southeast Asia. The vine’s decorative flowers range in color from white through vivid blue. The bean itself is almost always green, though a few varieties are pink, purple, or red. The bean can...
Wheatgrass hasn’t made its way into the mainstream quite yet. It wasn’t so long ago when people who consumed wheatgrass were considered “health nuts.” Many people today insist, however, that wheatgrass increases energy and renews vitality. The...
Watermelons are believed to be related to cucumbers and squash, meaning this fruit is actually a vegetable! The melon’s origins are believed to trace back to Africa, but can also be found in China and later Europe before being introduced to the US around the...
Watercress is one of the oldest known and most revered leaf vegetables consumed by human beings. Its history can be traced back 3,000 years to the Persians, Greeks and Romans. A member of the mustard family, watercress remains a vital part of the Mediterranean diet....
The water chestnut, originating in Southeast Asia, is the root of an aquatic plant that grows in freshwater streams, marshes, ponds, lakes and slow moving rivers. Most commonly associated with Chinese cuisine, the water chestnut is gaining popularity as a cooking...
