Did you know that the body is not able to make vitamin C on its own? That’s why it’s important to include vitamin C-rich . . .
Lycopene-Rich Tomatoes
When it comes to foods rich with antioxidants, the tomato is one leader in the good health category. Tomatoes are chock-full of lycopene: the . . .
Eat Your Spinach!
This bright green leafy vegetable is a nutrient powerhouse. Spinach is an excellent source of calcium, folate, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, tryptophan, and vitamins . . .
Carrots: A Rich Source of Beta Carotene
A relative of parsnips, carrots offer great phytonutrient antioxidant benefits including carotenoids, hydroxycinnamic acids, and anthocyanindins. Orange carrots, the most popular, offer a rich . . .
Salmon: A Heart-Healthy Supper
Salmon is known for its rich source of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil, and fish oil contains eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) . . .
Produce Color
Produce that share color often share health benefits. Learn about eating by color!
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.