Foods and Beverages

Fruits

July 24, 2019

Fruit is like nature’s healthy dessert! Conveniently, fruits also make up one of the five food groups and are considered an important building block of a healthy diet. Not only are they delicious and beautiful, but they also provide a variety of important nutrients, like vitamin C, potassium, and folate […]

Fish and Seafood

July 24, 2019

There is a huge variety of fish and seafood to be explored! Health Benefits of Fish and Seafood Fish and seafood are excellent sources of protein and are low in saturated fat. Fish also contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs). MUFAs increase HDL (the “good cholesterol”), which helps protect against […]

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Cooking Greens

July 24, 2019

The flavor and versatility of leafy greens make them a healthy addition to any diet. Although several types of leafy greens can be enjoyed either cooked or raw, some types are more commonly eaten cooked, such as kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, and mustard greens. These greens are easy to grow and stand up […]