Like grocery stores, food processing plants across the country are having challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some consumers rely on meat as a main source of protein, but meat is not the only source of good protein. Because of the pandemic, there may be less meat available in grocery stores and markets near you. […]
Fresh vs Frozen Produce: Which One is Better?
Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables helps increase one’s immune health as well as reduces the risk of developing a variety of chronic diseases. Both frozen and fresh produce are good sources of many nutrients. The nutritional benefits of produce will be different depending on its type. Fresh produce Produce is often harvested […]
Eating for a Healthy Immune System
A variety of foods contain essential nutrients that play key roles in a healthy immune system. Specifically, this group of nutrients includes: vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, B6, B12, folate, copper, iron, magnesium, selenium and zinc. Foods containing these nutrients work together at every stage of the immune response to maintain or […]
