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.
Copper is an important trace mineral that plays an essential role in bodily processes, such as iron utilization, the development of bone and connective tissue, and the elimination of free radicals. It is stored mainly in the liver, but is present in every tissue of the body.
In the development of bone and connective tissue, copper...
Getting to the Root of Root Vegetables
If you are passionate about buying vegetables in season, then fall and winter root vegetables should be on your shopping list for comforting, autumnal cooking. Root vegetables are exactly what their name implies, the [edible] roots of vegetables. Beets, celery root, parsnip, rutabaga, and turnips – each one is a root vegetable, and just a...
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,...
The Fantastic Four
If want to incorporate more nutrition into your diet, then the next time you're grocery shopping, head straight to the produce section and pick up these four vegetables that pack a nutritional punch: broccoli, carrots, spinach, and sweet potatoes.
The high level of antioxidants that these fantastic four veggies contain—beta carotene and vitamins A, C, and...
Foods That Can Help Ease Allergy Symptoms
Spring can be a difficult time of year for those who suffer from seasonal
allergy symptoms. When the body overreacts to things in the air that don't
cause problems everyone, such as dust or pollen, it is an allergy. This
overreaction can cause symptoms such as watery eyes, a...
Produce Color
Produce that share color often share health benefits. Learn about eating by color!
