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.
Succulent and sweet, fragrant and juicy, peaches are among the most anticipated of all summer fruits. They are the epitome of summer produce perfection. There's nothing quite like biting into a sweet and succulent peach, and whether it's freestone or clingstone, yellow-fleshed or white, a perfectly ripened peach is a true summertime sensation.
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Dairy-Free Lifestyle
For people who are allergic to dairy products, or who are lactose intolerant, a dairy-free diet is crucial to one's well being.
Milk allergies are caused by the immune system's response to the presence of milk proteins in the body. The body perceives the milk proteins as a foreign matter and attacks them, triggering the allergic...
A Healthy Harvest Guide
With its vibrant colors, crisp cool air, and bountiful harvest, fall is a season that evokes a sense of comfort. It's a time to gather around the table with family, and enjoy the hearty comfort foods you crave. Chili, stew, pot roast, casseroles, pork chops and roasted chicken are just a few of the much-loved...
Multi-Purpose Pumpkins!
Not just for Jack-O-Lanterns, pumpkins provide some fine eating, as well as plenty of good nutrition. A source of fiber, potassium, riboflavin, and vitamins C and E, pumpkins are particularly rich in carotenoid pigments such as alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, and lutein. Beta-carotene, typically found in yellow and orange-colored fruits and vegetables, helps the body in numerous...
A Festive Favorite
Spanning the months of October to December, cranberry season is the ideal time to enjoy the extraordinary health benefits, vibrant color and tart tang of this tasty fruit.
High in flavor and important antioxidants, cranberries are a great addition to many seasonal breads, desserts and accompaniments, from relishes to sauces. But what makes these berries...
Produce Color
Produce that share color often share health benefits. Learn about eating by color!
