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.
Healthy Drinking and Eating Habits for Better Sleep
Late at night, when your tired, overworked body begs for sleep but your busy mind is wide awake, you may decide to slide your feet into your slippers and head straight into the kitchen to warm yourself a glass of milk. While we do not need to eat certain foods to get essential shut-eye, there...
Apricots & Almonds
Loved for their velvety smooth texture and sweet, slightly tart taste, apricots are a succulent stone fruit that reach their peak during the spring and summer seasons. Though small in size, apricots are packed with nutritional benefits. The nutrients they contain can help maintain vision health, while their beta-carotene and lycopene content make them a...
Frozen Veggies, Fresh From The Freezer
During the winter, incorporating the proper amount of fruits and vegetables into your daily diet can be a bit of a challenge. Full of flavor, vitamins, minerals and nutrients, produce is an essential element of any well-balanced lifestyle. And with frozen vegetables, it's easy to enjoy the fresh flavor and many health benefits of veggies,...
Fresh Herbs
The secret to well-flavored, well-seasoned dishes often lies in the utilization of fresh herbs. Healthy and delicious, herbs are a fantastic way to add flavor - and not a lot of fat or calories - to a wide range of palate-pleasing recipes.
This staple of Italian cooking has the highest antioxidant level of 39 different...
Hot Off the Grill!
One of the greatest joys of summertime is the act of barbecuing, and most
everyone has a favorite grilled food that they look forward to indulging
in. When it comes to sustainable eating and grilling, options for the grill
are endless. With a cornucopia of in-season fruits and vegetables, you can
...
Produce Color
Produce that share color often share health benefits. Learn about eating by color!
