


Fire up the Flavor!
With Father’s Day, Fourth of July, graduations, picnics, camping, family reunions and other summer events coming up, opportunities for cookouts are abundant! Grilling is a great way to add flavor to all types of food. Let’s take a look…

Shake the Sweet Tooth
Sweet Tooth
Most of us have at least one sweet tooth, but some of us consume it often enough to develop a dependency. If you fall into the second group, you may be wondering how to keep your cravings in check. Don't worry, I've listed several…

When Life Gives you Lemons…
Spring is here, and perhaps the warmer weather is giving you a craving for that perfect glass of not-too-sweet, not-too-sour lemonade. But did you know that the bright yellow fruit can do much more than liven up your beverage? Read on to find…

Celebrate Spring with Greens
What Are Spring Greens?
Spring greens are the first cabbages of the year, but without the fibrous crunch of regular cabbage. They look more like a lettuce and have fresh, loose heads without the hard heart found in other cabbages. They are…

Keen on Quinoa
Background
The demand for quinoa has risen sharply in recent years. It is a fantastic wheat-free, complete protein that is full of nutritional benefits. Today we’ll look at ways to enjoy this uber-trendy ancient grain.
Quinoa (pronounced…

The Great Grapefruit
Fun Facts
Grapefruit has long been heralded as a health food. This citrus fruit is refreshing and offers a signature juicy, acidic flavor. It was discovered in the Caribbean, but in the US today, it's mostly cultivated in Florida and California.
Grapefruits…

Turn on the Turmeric!
Turmeric:
It’s an exotic rhizome, or root, herb with a bright yellow hue – have you used it before? Turmeric’s bright yellow color comes from phytochemicals that also contribute to its intense flavor and distinct fragrance. Turmeric belongs…

How to Choose the Best Chicken to Cook
What are the Health Benefits of Chicken?
Chicken is often seen as the ultimate white meat. It has plus points – it is versatile, cooks easily and quickly, and is one of the most popular meats in the U.S. It's lower in saturated fat than most…

Kombucha
Health Benefits:
Kombucha is fascinating, both as a hot trend in the beverage aisle and in the biological sense. It is brewed with a live, expanding bacterial culture. Kombucha originated in Asia and has been around for centuries. Its popularity…

Acai Berry
This berry has been a traditional food and medicine of Amazon basin tribes for centuries, only recently coming to be common on United States shelves. Acai (pronounced ah-sah-ee) berry is a small, round, dark purple fruit obtained from…

Should Older Adults Take Vitamins?
Should Older Adults take Vitamins?
Vitamins are an interesting topic in the field of nutrition. Some people feel strongly about taking them, whereas others are wary of their effectiveness. I feel that the need for vitamins should be determined…
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