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) . . .
Healthy Snack Food Ideas
Imagine movie night at home: the movie’s just starting, the lights are low, and you’re snacking and sipping on your favorite finger foods. You know, the kind of snacks that . . .
Produce Color
Produce that share color often share health benefits. Learn about eating by color!
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.
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