May is the gateway to summer--it is a month that can start off raining, but always seems to end with sunshine. The days are continuing to get warmer and longer, and we are enjoying a wider selection of fresh produce. May is also National Barbeque Month, so if you have not already been outside grilling, there is no excuse to delay any longer. This is a test.
Lycopene—a carotenoid phytonutrient—is an antioxidant that may help prevent some cancers and heart disease. Lycopene gives pink grapefruit, tomatoes, watermelon, and other produce, its coloring. The antioxidants in lycopene neutralize free radicals that may damage the body's cells. Research has shown that the lycopene in tomatoes can be more (efficiently) absorbed by the body if...
A Guide To Winter Wellness
Does the cold winter weather, a busy schedule, or extra-stress make you feel a little less than your best? Try adding a few healthy, nutrient-rich foods to your diet. They may help you avoid, or reduce, the severity of some common cold-weather conditions that often plague us during the winter season.
Dry Skin
In colder weather, keeping...
A Guide To Spring Produce
It is easy to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet when you
choose ripe, seasonal produce. When it comes to flavor, freshness and nutritional
value, locally grown, peak of the season produce is unsurpassed. The spring
season produces a plethora of fruits and vegetables that are popular for
their...
5 Super-Healthy Snacks
Almonds
The perfect snack when you're craving a little crunch. Heart healthy almonds are one of the best plant sources of protein, and their delicious, delicate flavor makes them a tasty addition to savory and sweet dishes, from salads to trail mix. Convenient and easy to enjoy on the go, they're also great in recipes: sprinkle...
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...
Produce Color
Produce that share color often share health benefits. Learn about eating by color!
