When I mention to people that they should be eating lots of leafy greens I often hear them say, “oh, I eat a lot of salad.” There are two problems with that statement. One is that salad in and of itself is not a leafy green vegetable, especially not if it’s made with iceberg lettuce. […]
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Humans have been consuming mushrooms, both for nutritional and medicinal benefits, for more than 5,000 years. Mushrooms come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors, containing vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.Mushrooms have been increasingly popular over the years. More people are enjoying the taste of mushrooms and finding ways to incorporate them into their diet. […]
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If you’ve added more vegetables to your diet, chances are you already know about eating the rainbow. You have probably already added common vegetables like carrots, broccoli, green beans, cauliflower, dark leafy greens, eggplant, and others to your diet. Believe it or not, there may be one great vegetable category you’re missing — sea vegetables. […]
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A while back did a survey and asked my newsletter readers what I could provide that would serve them best. The two biggest things that I heard back were saving money on groceries and healthy recipes. Given how much the cost of food has gone up lately, and how much it will probably continue to […]
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With the rising cost of groceries many people are beginning to look more closely at their grocery budget. Unfortunately costs are probably going to continue for a while due to supply chain shortages and reduced resources. Although you want to save money on groceries this is not the time to revert to buying poor quality […]
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Are you eating organic fruits and veggies?“Seven of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States are from chronic diseases. Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables daily can help reduce the risk of many leading causes of illness and death,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Eating […]
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The month of June is the prelude to summer. And as we enjoy the long Memorial Day weekend, I couldn’t help but get excited with the fruit-dominated produce that will hit our favorite farm stand or farmer’s market in the coming days. We all have our fair share of fond summer memories. And mine was always […]
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May is asparagus month. This green springtime/early summer vegetable is delicious, easy to cook, and offers great nutritional benefits. Even though you can often get asparagus year-round at the grocery store, now is the time to get the tastiest and most nutritious asparagus — while it’s in season. Asparagus can be a valuable source of […]
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Food allergies are a very serious issue. Thirty-two million Americans have food allergies (I’m one of them). That equates to 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 13 children — and the numbers of people appear to be increasing. That’s why people with food allergies should read labels to avoid food allergens. Food Allergy & Food […]
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As colorful as the May flowers, we can expect the more favorable month to bring in exciting spring produce that is picked at its peak time for the best color and taste!With the abundance of fruits and vegetables coming our way this season, I can’t help but be excited to turn them into memorable spring […]
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