Cool season vegetables are tolerant of frost and wind, which explains their abundance in spring and fall. After months of winter squash and root vegetables, a chlorophyll (green pigment) rich vegetable is a welcome reprieve! Everything from salads to seared greens to…hmmmm. Good question, what else can you do with spring greens? What are spring […]
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 […]
A Healthier Way to Look at Pizza
Sometimes pizza gets a bad rap for being ‘junk food.’ But when you carefully select the toppings or make it yourself, pizza can be a very healthy option for a snack or a meal. Pizza can contain all of the food groups in a single slice. It can contain whole grains, vegetables, fruit, lean meat […]
