Fall is in the air and cranberry harvest is beginning. Did you know that the peak season for harvesting is October through December. We will soon see fresh cranberries in the produce section as well as find more in the freezer. Cranberries can come in a variety of ways from whole fresh, juice, sauce and […]
Eating for Immunity
Have you heard the phrase, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”? Do you think it’s true? The most important message to take from this phrase is that we need proper nutrition to be healthy and fight off illness. It is true that diet plays a huge role in how the immune system functions. […]
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 […]
