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.
Today, more than ever, the word sustainability is heard on a regular basis. Sustainability, simply put, means to keep going, to supply with food, drink and other necessities in life.
Sustainable Eating refers to a way of raising food that is healthy for consumers and animals, does not harm the environment, is humane for workers, provides...
Have A Healthy Picnic
Picnic season is upon us! The next time you're packing up your basket for a meal that celebrates not only the beautiful weather, but the freshest foods of the season, consider including nutritious classics along with some healthier alternatives to traditional picnic favorites. Your outdoor feast will be full of flavor, and you'll feel healthy,...
Calling All Chocolate Lovers!
An indulgent piece of dark chocolate offers more than a treat for your taste buds. It is a source of beneficial antioxidants, the vitamins, nutrients and minerals that protect cells from destructive molecules called free radicals. The damage to cells caused by free radicals are believed to contribute to the development of a number of...
Explore Your Pantry and Refrigerator
During difficult economic times it just makes sense that more people would eat at home, but in conjunction with difficult economic times there generally comes spikes in food costs and the added frustration of trying to keep a variety of affordable, flavorful and healthy meals on the table. If you're struggling with your menus, the...
A Healthy Mind & Body
A well-balanced diet is crucial for overall good health. The foods we eat, and the nutrients they contain, help keep every part of the human body functioning properly. Diet impacts not just physical health, but mental health as well. Our abilities to relax, concentrate, retain information, and perform day-to-day tasks can be greatly influenced by...
Produce Color
Produce that share color often share health benefits. Learn about eating by color!
