Want to Eat More Produce? Consider Where You Put It In our house, we use the phrase, “Food is for eating.” I can hardly be irritated when someone eats the last apple, banana, or pepper, because if my family sees the food on the counter, I want them to eat it! And...
Our immune system relies on a wide network of actions to protect our body from disease and help promote healing. Several nutrients play important roles in immune function, and one of these essential players is Vitamin A. What is Vitamin A? Vitamin A is most widely...
Healthy eating is important at every age. Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives. When deciding what to eat or drink, choose options that are full of nutrients and limited in added sugars, saturated fat, and...
Farmers’ market season is in full swing! Farmers’ markets offer tons of produce and delicious prepared foods for making healthful and delicious meals, but sometimes getting started at the market can be a bit daunting. You’re in luck, though, because...
Now that we’ve learned about the need for micronutrients and what exactly micronutrients are, it’s time to take a closer look at our first micronutrient… vitamin A. What Is It? Vitamin A is “the name of a group of fat-soluble retinoids,...
Nutrients are substances that provide “nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.” They are necessary for survival. But where do you get them? Well that depends on the type. There are two major types of nutrients: macronutrients and...
The sun is shining, the birds are singing — it’s the perfect time to get outside and exercise. Though you likely won’t be battling your way through snow or rain, summer presents its own unique considerations when it comes to stepping foot in the...
Summer Veggie Ravioli with Corn and Cherry Tomatoes A quick and easy dinner using produce from the garden or farmers market. 8 ounces cheese ravioli1 tsp olive oil (extra virgin)2 cloves garlic (peeled and chopped)2 ears corn (husked and kernels cut off the...
Despite the popularity of diet trends like intermittent fasting, which often advises skipping breakfast, there are plenty of reasons to continue to eat this first meal of the day. Benefits of Breakfast: Eating breakfast may help with weight control. A recent...
Did you know that micronutrient inadequacies are actually common in the United States? Because I sure didn’t. Micronutrient deficiencies are not necessarily prevalent here, but inadequacies — which occur when someone is getting enough of the nutrient to be...
