Figs are a functional food with health benefits beyond the nutrients they contain. A 1/4-cup serving of dried figs contains just 93 calories and is a source of potassium, calcium and iron. One of the main health benefits of figs is their high fiber content. Figs contain both insoluble and soluble fiber. In fact, at 3.7 […]

As the hot days of summer come to an end so do the foods we enjoyed with the warmer weather—with cooler temperatures comes new craving and new trends. Here are 3 examples of what to look for this fall: Kale: A form of cabbage with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Kale is very high in […]

Nothing says autumn like the smell of fresh apples. Did you know that there are 7500 varieties of apples grown in the world, and 2500 of those are grown in the United States? The five most popular varieties Golden Delicious: An all-purpose apple, with a freckled, golden-yellow skin. Golden Delicious apples are especially good in […]