Fruits, vegetables, and other foods journey from farm to table and are exposed to countless people, places, substances, and surfaces before ever reaching our mouths. It would only make sense that everything brought home from the grocery store be thoroughly washed and sanitized. Although produce comes from the ground, it depends on how it’s grown […]
Combining healthy choices from across all food groups can help offer the nutrition, health benefits, and energy needed to nourish yourself. Research has shown that healthy dietary patterns can reduce the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. However, there are a few foods that can be singled out for special […]
Thanksgiving exists to feel thankful for all the people in our lives and the things that we have. But that’s not all. It’s also a day when we eat a lot of food with family and friends. Discover the most popular foods to eat on Thanksgiving. Most Traditional Thanksgiving Foods What is a traditional Thanksgiving […]
Discover the difference between organic foods and their traditionally grown counterparts when it comes to nutrition, safety, and price. Organic foods are now featured in most grocery stores not just health food stores anymore. Making it a bit of a problem in the produce aisle. What is organic farming? The word “organic” means the way […]
Every day is Mangonificent! The mango is such a sweet and beloved fruit and as some would call “The King of Fruits”. But what is a mango cheek? There is an oblong pit that runs through the center of the mango. The flesh on either side of the pit is often referred to as the cheeks. How […]
October is a time for soup and sweaters, falling leaves, and scarves. You might think it’s too cold to garden – but it’s not. There are lots of delicious vegetables you can plant in October. Choosing vegetables to plant in October may seem challenging at first. But you’d be surprised how many crops you can […]
