Plump Plums
Plums contain an assortment of healthy components, vitamins and minerals. They are an excellent source of vitamins such as vitamin A, C (ascorbic acid), folate and vitamin K (phylloquinone). They are...
View ArticleBecause AMERICA!
With the Fourth of July being on Tuesday, it seemed only appropriate to do this week’s blog on red, white, and blue themed recipes. Celebrating the independence of this country doesn’t have to come at...
View ArticleCool Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe is good food-as-medicine. One cup of cantaloupe provides the daily recommended amounts for Vitamins A and C, a decent source of potassium, folate and fiber, all for about 54 calories. It...
View ArticleTake a bite out of summer with Green Beans
Green beans are super low in calories, clocking in at 31 calories for one cup of raw beans. They are a terrific source of fiber and vitamin C (10 and 20 percent of RDA respectively), plus folate,...
View ArticleCheeky Chickpeas
Chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans, are one of the oldest consumed crops in the world and remain one of the most popular today across nearly every continent. Chickpeas are a type of legume that...
View ArticleBlissful Blackberries
Health benefits of blackberries include better digestive health, a strengthened immune defense, healthy functioning of the heart, prevention of cancer and relief from endothelial dysfunction....
View ArticleGoing Meatless
After watching “What the Health”, I (Sam) have decided I am going to experiment with a plant-based diet for the next two weeks to see how my body feels going meatless. No, I am not doing this because...
View ArticlePeanut Party
Contrary to popular belief, peanuts are not true nuts at all, but legumes. They are part of the Fabaceae (legume) family, which also includes beans, lentils, peas, tamarind, clover and mesquite....
View ArticleLet’s get ready for FOOTBALL!
It’s that time of year again when football season has rolled into town, whether you’re tailgating at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or from the comforts of your own home on away games, here are some...
View ArticleMellow Mushrooms
Mushrooms are a superfood with a plethora of health benefits and values for weight loss and wellness. While different mushroom varieties have slightly different nutritional compositions, most are quite...
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