Local Produce Is a Healthy Food Option and Budget-Friendly
The summer season offers so many great-tasting fruits and vegetables, right in our own “backyards.” All across America local produce can be found in most grocery stores. Did you know that most fruits and vegetables are cheaper during the summer? It’s true. When certain fruits and vegetables are in-season there’s more to be had and . . .
Peaches, Nectarines and Plums, Oh, My!
Nothing says summer like a ripe, juicy peach! Stone fruits—peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, and cherries—are sought-after summer fruit that can make your taste buds dance. There are so many ways you can enjoy these tasty treats which are in season from June through September. And they are not just for snacking. Stone fruit can be . . .
Healthy Eating Habits for Better Nutrition and Better Health
If you’d like to get in better shape for better health, you can start with your plate. Fruits and vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains make for a great beginning. Whether you want to lose weight or just eat better, you can make your health goals happen. Here are some simple steps to help you . . .
Three Ways to Enjoy Fresh Fruit
The next time you’re hungry and craving a delicious piece of fruit get creative! Fruits—and foods in general—can make mealtimes simply amazing. While it’s truly great that fruits offer benefits such as beta-carotene, phytonutrients, potassium, vitamins, and so much more, there’s no reason not to experiment in the kitchen with them! And fruits complement a . . .
Quitting Smoking
From scar tissue—caused by inflammation in the airways and tissues of your lungs—to emphysema to cilia (respiratory infections), long-term lung damage brought on from smoking is a serious blow to the body. And smoking also causes other harmful effects that can damage almost every organ in the body.
Have you asked anyone who used to smoke . . .
As we step into October, we welcome the earthy flavors of fall. From crisp sweet apples, to rich winter squash, the foods of fall are here. To warm up on a cool fall evening, enjoy delicious pork tenderloin topped with baked apples, or a bowl of homemade butternut squash soup. Fall comfort foods like pot roast and baked chicken are also well matched with the season's fresh produce.
This is your place for the tastes of fall--hearty soups, fragrant baked goods, fresh from the harvest fruits and vegetables … all of your favorites. Back to school, carving pumpkins, or stuffing turkeys, we've got everything you need to make the fall right for your family.
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