Bean power – National Bean Day
January 6th is National Bean Day, celebrating the many sizes, shapes, and colors of the bean. Beans, which have been cultivated…
Healthy 2020 – Kick it Off!
Each January, roughly one in three Americans resolve to improve their health in some way. For 2020, Americans are making…
Rethink Thanksgiving
With turkey day fast approaching, many folks are trying to figure out the delicate balance between family feast and whacking…
Fall Flavor of Food
As the temperatures drop, we need to nourish and warm the body from the inside. Root vegetables: carrots, squash,…
Bye Bye Summer
Yes, summer officially ended on September 23rd. Pumpkins and pumpkin spice are on shelves everywhere. Let’s celebrate the sunset of…
National Womens Health Week: Sweet Potato Power for Mom & Baby
National Women’s Health Week Celebrating Mom & Baby May 12 -18th marks the 20th annual National Women’s Health Week, led…
Sweet Potato: The Ultimate SUPERFOOD
Why is sweet potato a SUPER FOOD? These potatoes are one of the most versatile (roast, purée, steam, bake, or…
SPRING has sprung: Superfoods for the season
Mother nature has signaled us that it is time to clear a path for beautiful new growth in our lawns….
Heart Health
February Is National Heart Month “According to the American Heart Association (AHA), while heart disease and stroke kill one in…
Winter warm-up with Chili
The month of February is Sweet Potato Month The sweet potato is in a class of its own. The sweet…
February is National Sweet Potato Month
Diced or sliced, mashed, baked or cut into fries, sweet potatoes can be deliciously prepared in a wide variety of…
Sweet P for Diabetes
November is American Diabetes Month The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, on the healthfinder.gov website, reminds us that…