Eat This and Live!

The fall season is when apples are at their best. If you’ve only relied on store-bought apples and haven’t eaten an apple from a nearby orchard, you are missing out. In fact, you may not realize how delicious apples really are! A wonderful family outing in the fall is to visit an apple orchard. It’s [...]

Breakfast adds up to a better day! Eating breakfast has long been touted as a way to have an edge in the classroom. When children eat breakfast, they are more alert and able to absorb the day’s lessons. Studies show that eating breakfast adds up to better math scores too. A U.S. Department [...]

A fresh peach is one of the pleasures of summertime goodness. They are a good source of vitamin C, which helps the body resist infection and aids in development of connective tissue. Peaches also provide vitamin A, which helps you maintain healthy vision and skin. They also are a good source of riboflavin and antioxidants. [...]

June is peak blueberry season across most of the country, and these little berries pack a big punch when it comes to our health. Recent studies from Purdue University indicate that two compounds – anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins – which are in abundance in blueberries, are effective against the loss of nerve cell function in the [...]

Sweet potatoes are one of those super foods that you may think to add to your fall menus but not so much in summer. The North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission, which represents farmers in the top sweet potato producing state, has some great ideas for summertime goodness. Here are a few to try: Combine roasted [...]

Smoothies are a quick, easy breakfast or dessert. Here’s an easy recipe to try with this spring’s berries. Now is a great time to visit local farms to pick berries or to stop by a roadside stand to pick up this seasonal treat. They are oh-so-sweet and good for you! Strawberry Smoothie ½ cup nonfat [...]

Strawberries are in abundance this spring at local farms. Reports indicate that due to cooler temperatures, the strawberries have better flavor this year. You simply can’t beat local strawberries. They are a super source of nutrition. They provide antioxidants which help reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Phytonutrients aid in the prevention of [...]