Zucchini was first brought to the United States in the 1920 by Italian immigrants, and is today one of the most widely-sold and utilized vegetables on the market. It’s a delicious and incredibly versatile vegetable, with numerous ways to enjoy its mild, earthy flavor.

The idea of cutting out meat can be a daunting one for many people, but it could have a lot of positive benefits on your health and the health of the environment. The good news is, you don’t have be become a full on vegan or vegetarian to reap the benefits of less meat, simply choosing to eat a few meat-free meals per week can do a lot for your health.

If your body isn’t producing important thyroid hormones, you are said to have and underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism. EAT SMARTER will explain what causes this disease, how to prevent it and what you should be taken into account with regards to a proper diet with hypothyroidism.