Matters of the heart are always important, but especially so during the month of February. Not only is there Valentine's Day to think about, February is also American Heart Month. This is a good time to evaluate your food choices and the impact they may have on your heart. Fresh, in season fruits and vegetables are among the best choices you can make for your heart health.
When popping a sweet, juicy strawberry into your mouth, have you ever wondered about the brilliant red color of it? What makes blueberries so blue, or red raspberries so red? The answer lies in antioxidant flavonoid compounds that lend color to fruits, plants and vegetables: plant pigments. One group of these coloring compounds is known...
Vegetarian Lifestyle
Vegetarians build their diets around plant foods, but did you know that there are several types of vegetarian classifications? Lacto-ovo vegetarians consume dairy foods and eggs, but no fish, meat or poultry; Pesco-vegetarians include fish into their diets; and Vegans are strict vegetarians who do not eat any animal products, including dairy products, eggs and...
Color Your Menus with Nutritional Winter Squash
Incredibly rich in nutrients, vibrantly colored winter squash are at their peak from early fall through winter. And they come in uniquely fun shapes and varieties, including Acorn, Buttercup, Butternut, Delicata, Kabocha, Turban and many more.
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Hit The Hay!
The season of spring is a special time of year. Houses are cleaned from top to bottom, barren trees and shrubs bloom with leaves and flowering buds, and dry lawns once again become carpets of tender green grass. We welcome the season with spring-cleaning, and celebrate it by spending time outdoors, enjoying the beauty of...
Winter Produce
The coldest months of the year bring forth a variety of healthy and delicious winter fruits and vegetables. For side dishes, snacking, or as ingredients in your favorite cool weather classics, these produce picks, at their peak of freshness and flavor, are perfect for healthy eating.
Apples
When it comes to getting more fiber into your diet,...
Produce Color
Produce that share color often share health benefits. Learn about eating by color!
