…apple, beet and ginger root concoction. The cool mixture of fruits and vegetables creates a calming sensation while the ginger adds a spice to the summer afternoon. The combination is…
…snack is not a full meal (for more information on portion sizes, see the USDA ChooseMyPlate website). Keep in mind that including a fruit or vegetable at snack time is…
…a large bite for many adults. ¼ cup, the recommended serving size for grains or pasta, vegetables, and fruit, seems so much smaller when one considers its unit equivalent, 3…
…Acorn, Hubbard, and Butternut squash. Specifically bred for a tough skin and low-moisture yellow to orange flesh, winter squash ensured that families could store and eat the healthful vegetable throughout…
…literacy in the students I work with, from explaining label reading to explaining how different colored fruits and vegetables impart unique health benefits. The feedback I’m receiving from my work…
…Foods What exactly is it about Italian foods that everyone loves so much? Perhaps the love affair starts with simple, fresh ingredients such as: Fruits & Vegetables – tomatoes, eggplant,…
…always tried to model good habits and provide plenty of healthful fruits and vegetables as choices. It’s not that much of a stretch; despite those surreptitious cookie binges, I love…