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Filling Your Freezer

It’s a fact: having the right foods on hand makes it more likely you will cook healthy meals at home. Your freezer is an excellent tool for enabling quick, easy, healthy meals. It can also help you reduce food waste, save money, and increase variety. To continue reading this article or issue you must be […]

Get to Know Shell Beans

From the familiar navy, pinto, and lima beans to soybeans and heirloom varieties like scarlet runner and purple pod, beans are part of the...
Foods and beverages are converted into energy that fuels the body. Maximize your energy with good dietary and lifestyle habits.

Energy Levels and Diet

A new year is upon us, and it’s going to take plenty of energy to make good on all those resolutions! If you’re looking...
If reports of foodborne illness or contaminants have you concerned about eating some healthy foods, a little knowledge and simple actions can ease your worries.

To Worry…or Not to Worry?

Making healthy food choices is hard enough without worrying about the additional potential health impact of things like pesticide residues, environmental contaminants, and rogue...
All fruits—in all forms—are good choices. Even those higher in sugar are packed with fiber and nutrients (and lower in sugar than other sweet treats).

The “Healthiest” Fruits

Some fruits are touted as “superfoods,” and others maligned as unhealthy. The simple truth is that all fruits are health-promoting choices. Unfortunately, the majority...
FISH

Fish: Farm Raised versus Wild Caught

Fish is a nutritious and health-promoting choice. It is high in protein, a good source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, rich in vitamin D...

Nutrition 101 – Glossary – M

  Macula – Definition – A small area in the center of the retina needed for sharp, central vision. The macula is damaged in age-related...

Organic Produce: The Facts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which regulates labelling of organic foods, says organic fruits and vegetables must be grown without the use of most synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, and the seeds cannot be genetically engineered. Surveys done over the years show that organic produce is often (but not always) more costly to grow and thus more expensive than conventional produce. There are a number of factors to consider when deciding whether or not to buy organic produce.

Squash It!

Autumn is here, and with it comes a wide variety of versatile winter squash. This seasonal staple can expand the nutritional profile and brighten the appearance of your fall and winter plate-while also tantalizing your palate.

Q. I like to spoil my granddaughter with treats when she is with me....

Q. I like to spoil my granddaughter with treats when she is with me. Am I doing any harm?