Eat the Rainbow

Eat the Rainbow

You may have heard the phrase “eat the rainbow,” but what does that actually mean? Eating the rainbow refers to including all different colors of fruits and vegetables in your dietary patterns. Fruits and vegetables range in color, from white to orange to deep purple....
What’s in Season?

What’s in Season?

As the leaves begin to change colors, many crops enter their harvesting season and find their way into farmer’s markets. From favorites such as apples and grapes to corn and green beans, autumn is usually the season to try out a new recipe or two. Apples – Aside...
Zinc: A Mighty Micronutrient

Zinc: A Mighty Micronutrient

Zinc is an essential micronutrient that we may not think about every day. It is considered a trace mineral, meaning we only need a small amount daily. Recommendations for women are about 9 mg/day and men 11 mg/day. While we only require a small amount daily, zinc...
Health Benefits of Whole Grains

Health Benefits of Whole Grains

Whole grains offer a “complete package” of health benefits, whereas refined grains have parts of the grain removed during the refining process. In their natural state, whole grains are the entire seed of a plant. This seed (also known as a ‘kernel’) contains three...
Jumpstart Your Day with Breakfast

Jumpstart Your Day with Breakfast

We all have heard of the age-old saying “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” but how much of this is actually true? While eating breakfast might not be for everyone, there are some benefits to starting your day with a meal. We likely sleep between six to...
Get Peachy

Get Peachy

It’s hard to think of any time better than peak peach season – when the weather is warm, and the peaches are perfectly ripe, sweet, and juicy. Peach season refers to the peak time for picking and enjoying peaches. It may occur anytime between April and October,...