May is the gateway to summer--it is a month that can start off raining, but always seems to end with sunshine. The days are continuing to get warmer and longer, and we are enjoying a wider selection of fresh produce. May is also National Barbeque Month, so if you have not already been outside grilling, there is no excuse to delay any longer. This is a test.
Incredibly rich in nutrients, vibrantly colored winter squash are at their peak from early fall through winter. And they come in uniquely fun shapes and varieties, including Acorn, Buttercup, Butternut, Delicata, Kabocha, Turban and many more.
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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,...
Lemons and Limes
Although they're available in markets throughout the year, lemons and limes
reach their peak of perfection during the summer season, lending their lip-puckering
flavor and bright, acidic zing to everything from refreshing lemonade to
grilled seafood.
Whether they're freshly juiced, squeezed or zested, lemons and limes add an
irreplaceable burst of flavor....
Buying and Eating Local:
When it comes to sustainable eating and buying and eating local foods, community
advantages are numerous and prosperous. Buying and eating locally grown
foods help build more self-sufficient food economies where the sustainable
food production, processing, distribution and consumption are taken into
consideration to promote the economic, environmental and social health...
5 Super-Healthy Snacks
Almonds
The perfect snack when you're craving a little crunch. Heart healthy almonds are one of the best plant sources of protein, and their delicious, delicate flavor makes them a tasty addition to savory and sweet dishes, from salads to trail mix. Convenient and easy to enjoy on the go, they're also great in recipes: sprinkle...
Produce Color
Produce that share color often share health benefits. Learn about eating by color!
