Veggie of the Month: October
…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…
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Smart Eating Habits That Support Healthy Aging
…would never suggest that)! Instead, focus on eating nutritious, whole foods and incorporating a lot of variety into your diet. Choose different fruits and vegetables each week. Use vegetable proteins,…
Falling in Love with a Leaf
…aside from the adventurous souls who have embraced the beauty of sauerkraut, how many of us eat it the rest of the year? It’s an ancient vegetable that was once…
Meet the USDA’s Kevin Concannon: Long Title, Simple Strategy
…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…
Carbohydrates: Not so simple…
…vegetables, grains, dairy, and beans and legumes. The fact that carbohydrates are in most of the food groups and are our main source of energy is why we need half…
10 Shop-By-The-Stars Insider Tips
…as well, since regular buns—in addition to containing bleached flour–generally contain high fructose corn syrup. Vegetables: Frozen vegetables often boast a higher nutritional content than their fresh counterparts because they’re…
Winter Wellness: Five Healthy Habits to Adopt
…do want to aim for natural color through fruits, vegetables, beans, and grains. At a time when many are focused on supporting strong immunity through diet, color is where it’s…
Convenient & Nutritious Frozen Foods
…finely diced veggies and cubed root vegetables. If I want to round out the nutrition in my meal, I make it a bit more plant-forward with simple sides like steamed…