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Vitamins and other nutrients found in fruits and vegetables play important roles in maintaining healthy eyes and good vision. Antioxidants in our diet, like vitamins A and C, zinc, and other nutrients, can help protect our cells from becoming damaged over time, leading to age-related eye diseases and cataracts. The benefits of a diet high…
How long can you leave Thanksgiving dinner out on the table? A good rule of thumb for food safety is to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. But chances are your dining room isn’t set up with restaurant-style warming trays and buffet servers. Take your time around the dinner table, but start packing…
Americans love sandwiches. One survey reported that we eat 3 1/2 sandwiches a week. They are quick and easy to make and to eat. Make them extra healthy for you, too, with these tips. Go whole. Choose bread, tortillas, rice cakes, or rolls that are made with 100% whole grains. Look at the list of…
Parsnips, rutabagas, and turnips are vegetables with funny sounding names, and something of a reputation. Some people love them, while others turn up their noses at just the mention of these edible roots. Along with beets, potatoes, carrots, and sweet potatoes, these root vegetables offer good eating and a variety of nutrients. They can be…
There are many types of beans, and each one has its own distinctive appearance and flavor. Beans are full of health benefits and are versatile to use in your cooking. With so many varieties, there is bound to be one to your liking! Experiment with kidney, navy, lentils, pinto, lima, black, cannellini, soy, or garbanzo…
You may have heard about the growing movement, but what does the term “Meatless Monday’s actually mean? Well, it means exactly what it says. Meatless Mondays, typically occurring on a Monday, is a day dedicated to eating no meat. Going meatless once a week provides many health benefits which includes reducing your risk of cancer,…
As the summer season comes to a close, the last of the summertime produce will be available at our local farmers’ markets. Eggplant comes into season around the middle of summer when the weather is at its warmest. Once the cold autumn months begin to roll in, however, the local supply of eggplant begins to…
Summer is here. What better way to celebrate National Dairy Month than to focus on including delicious, low fat dairy choices in your diet every day. Back in 1937, National Milk Month was celebrated to promote the consumption of milk. Later on, it evolved into National Dairy Month, an annual tradition to recognize the dairy…