Here is a quick, fun quiz to see if you know your vitamin and mineral sources. You may be surprised by the answersJ 1. Which has more vitamin C? a. 1 cup (C) orange juice b. 1 C strawberry halves 2. Which has more potassium? a. 1 medium-sized banana b. 1 medium-sized white potato (baked)3. Which hasRead more
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July is National Blueberry Month. Besides being delicious, blueberries have amazing health benefits! They contain the antioxidant flavonoid, as well as many other phytochemicals. When tested against other fresh fruits, blueberries were found to contain the most antioxidant power! This antioxidant power of flavonoids and other phytochemicals found in blueberries have been shown to lowerRead more
MSG is short for monosodium glutamate. It’s a food additive that is often added in processed foods and restaurants to enhance flavor. MSG has got a bad rep over the past few years with various health concerns reported including headaches, numbness, nausea, rapid heartbeat and chest pain. Here is just another reason to add toRead more
vs. Sherbert (1/2 cup) Low-Fat Ice Cream (1/2 cup) Calories 50 250 Total Fat (g) 0 14 Saturated Fat (g) 0 9 Carbs (g) 12 24 Fiber (g) 0 1 Sugar (g) 11 19 Protein (g) 1 4 Sodium (g) 35 95 Cholesterol (g)Read more
Here’s an interesting and healthy twist on French fries. It’s a delicious way for your family to get in more vegetables, and who knows the kids may surprise you too and love them! It calls for basic ingredients you probably already have in your cabinet and is very low maintenance. Serves: 4, Hands-on time: 12Read more
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