3 Holiday-Worthy Recipes Using Seasonal Apples

An apple a day…Keeps the doctor away, of course!  Everyone knows that.    The expression was first recorded in print in 1913, but the original thought can be traced back to 1866 in Wales: "Eat an apple on going to bed and you'll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” But do you know why?  How is it that our ancestors knew that apples were good for them?  I am guessing experience told them that people who ate apples tended to stay healthier through the winter months. But just what is it about apples that makes them so healthy for us?  Read More

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A Perfect Day with Your Recommended Amount of Veggies and Fruit

Are you one of the many that are a little overwhelmed with all the fresh veggies and fruits available in the summer?  Do you find you tend to buy the same vegetable or fruit because it is familiar and easy to prepare?  Let’s take a quick look at how much we should be eating of these healthy foods each day.  I will even supply two examples of daily menus that include the recommended amount by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) AND include recipes that use seasonal vegetables and fruit, ensuring you are getting the maximum variety and nutrition in your summertime meals! Read More

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Three Bright Summer Sauces for You to Try

Lemony Mustard Green Pesto with Horseradish Carrot Top Pesto with Cashew and Mint Chimichurri with Cilantro and Mint   I love finding creative ways to “add-in” more good foods into my diet. That way I am full and satisfied and less likely to reach for tempting, but less healthy foods.    Summer sauces are a great way to pack in more nutrient dense green veggies in a fun, flavorful way!   These 3 recipes will encourage you to use some less common greens that are abundant right now.  Read More

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