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Bowl of green creamy soup topped with sliced radishes and drizzled olive oil, spoon inside

MOOOre Milk, Please!

The days are heating up, and that means more time outside. Whether gardening, enjoying a day at the beach, or just you being outside means losing nutrients through sweating. How to rectify that?…

Glass with layered banana pudding: vanilla custard, banana slices, whipped cream, and vanilla wafer

June Is National Dairy Month

National Dairy Month started out as National Milk Month in 1937 as a way to promote drinking milk. It was initially created to encourage continued dairy use during the warmer months when production…

Green salad with blueberries, feta crumbles, and walnut pieces on a white plate

Spring Into ... Blueberries!

Blueberries are low in fat and sodium, have just 80 calories per cup and contain a category of phytonutrients called polyphenols. Polyphenols are micronutrients that we get through certain…

Shredded cabbage salad with cumin seeds and lemon wedge on blue-patterned plate

Spring Into... Greens!

I believe Mother Nature knows Spring is here! The weather is getting consistently warmer and I’ve already seen some good-looking gardens! One of the first types of foods that are ready for picking…

Roasted asparagus spears arranged on a white platter, sprinkled with coarse salt

Spring Into --- Asparagus!

Have you ever grown asparagus? It’s a pretty intense process. An asparagus crown is planted about 12” deep in sandy soil. After that, is usually not harvested for the first three years, allowing the…

Cooked shrimp on creamy risotto topped with crumbled bacon

March is National Nutrition Month

National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and…

White bowl filled with raw almonds and dried chili pieces

Celebrate a Nutty Holiday!

When it’s cold outside and the days are dark and dreary, there’s nothing like a surprise holiday to brighten things up! Here are a few hints of what special day February 16, 2021 is: They can be…

Bowl of rice topped with saucy sesame chicken pieces garnished with chopped green onions

Celebrate Chinese New Year With a Healthy Recipe

This year, Chinese New Year will occur on Friday, February 12. It’s also known as the Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year, and marks the first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar.Although…

Fried egg atop arugula with sautéed diced zucchini, yellow squash, and carrots on a white plate

Fruits & Veggies and the Med Way

Did your Mama or Grandma ever tell you to eat your fruits and vegetables? If so, these wise women were giving you great advice that has been proven over and over through scientific research. The…

Bowl of creamy chowder with diced vegetables and chopped green onions

Protein and the Med Way

What comes to mind when you think of protein? A big, juicy steak? Maybe a delicious pork roast? Did you know that protein comes from many sources other than meat, such as beans, nuts, seeds, fish and…