Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 Spices Most people are taught to "eat their vegetables" growing up, but what about eating spices? Spices are not nearly as emphasized, but can provide many of the same health benefits. Because spices are dried and ground up, they are highly concentrated with vitamins and antioxidants. Not only does this improve the body's day to day functioning, but it can also help … [Read more...] about January Newsletter

Root vegetables are a staple of many diets all over the world. Their interesting textures, hearty flavors, and bright colors make it easy to see why. They are versatile and fun, and almost always a crowd pleaser. Luckily for us, they are nutritious as well as tasty. Since root vegetables grow in the soil, they absorb a lot of nutrients from the ground. This means they are packed with vitamins and … [Read more...] about December Newsletter

Everyone knows that leafy greens are important in our diets, but why? The US Department of Agriculture recommends that adults get three cups of dark green vegetables a week. Luckily there are many vegetable options to help us meet this goal. By consuming leafy greens, we are increasing our intake of vitamins A, C, and K, along with folate and potassium. There is a also a lot of fiber packed into … [Read more...] about November Newsletter

Monday, October 1st, 2017 Pasta, Pasta, Pasta! Being a quick dinner and crowd pleaser, pasta is popular for many reasons. It comes in endless shapes, sizes, colors, and varieties. Recently, many stores and restaurants are experimenting with new pasta types. From “zoodles” made out of zucchini to spiralized spaghetti squash, many vegetables are masquerading as noodles. These can be a fun addition … [Read more...] about October Newsletter

Eating Local Food trends come and go, but one that seems to remain popular is eating local. A "locavore" is someone who eats foods derived from local sources. The idea is that food is fresher, more nutritionally valuable, and more environmentally friendly when is comes from five miles away, as opposed to 500 miles. Farmers markets are a great source for anyone trying to eat local. Recently, this … [Read more...] about September Newsletter

August Newsletter 8/1/17 Lentils You’ve probably heard of lentils, a member of the legume family, but you might not be aware of their many health benefits. Lentils are special for many reasons. Out of all of the legumes, lentils rank second in terms of their protein-to-calorie ratio. This means they are very valuable to vegetarians or vegans looking for healthy, plant-based sources of protein. … [Read more...] about August Newsletter

July 3rd, 2017 Are there differences in nutritional value between fresh, frozen, and canned produce? No matter what form they are found in, fruits and vegetables are always a healthy addition to your diet. However, there are some things to consider. Fruits and vegetables provide us with many things we need, like fiber, carbohydrates, phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals. Some treatments, like … [Read more...] about July Newsletter

June Newsletter Thursday, June 1st, 2017 Farm-to-table Like many phrases dealing with nutrition, farm-to-table is at risk of being used incorrectly or in a misleading way. A lot of food is labeled as farm-to-table, but what does this really mean? According to definitions.net, farm-to-table refers to a movement concerned with producing food locally and delivering that food to local consumers. It … [Read more...] about June Newsletter