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.
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...
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...
Gluten-Free Lifestyle
Gluten, made from the proteins gliadin, glutenin and others, exists with starch in the endosperms of some grass-related grains - notably barley, rye and wheat. Gliadin and glutenin comprise about 80% of the protein contained in wheat seed.
Most people who are on a gluten-free diet are on it primarily to treat celiac disease, a condition...
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,...
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!
