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.
Hosting a game day gathering? Give your guests a winning spread that shines the spotlight on avocados and other fresh fruits and vegetables. Offering great taste—and great health benefits—avocados are a flavorful, healthy addition to your football watching festivities.
Avocados are prized for their lush, silky texture, versatility and mildly nutty flavor. And avocados are not...
Vegetarian Lifestyle
Vegetarians build their diets around plant foods, but did you know that there are several types of vegetarian classifications? Lacto-ovo vegetarians consume dairy foods and eggs, but no fish, meat or poultry; Pesco-vegetarians include fish into their diets; and Vegans are strict vegetarians who do not eat any animal products, including dairy products, eggs and...
Have A Healthy Picnic
Picnic season is upon us! The next time you're packing up your basket for a meal that celebrates not only the beautiful weather, but the freshest foods of the season, consider including nutritious classics along with some healthier alternatives to traditional picnic favorites. Your outdoor feast will be full of flavor, and you'll feel healthy,...
Satisfying Salads
A green salad can be a very healthy meal – if you don't overdo it on the dressing!
In an effort to keep our salads healthy, many of us turn to fat-free dressings. While these dressings tend to be lower in calories, they do not offer much in terms of nutrition or flavor, and they leave...
Go Green
Whether you are Irish or not, St. Patrick's Day is a great reason to get together with friends and family to enjoy a delicious meal of corned beef and cabbage. And while cabbage is a classic accompaniment to corned beef, it's also an excellent complement to a range of other foods, proving there's no reason...
Produce Color
Produce that share color often share health benefits. Learn about eating by color!
