FATHERS, FRUITS AND VEGGIES Summer is here…Can You Smell the BBQ! June has a lot to offer, not only do we salute our beloved Dad on the 19th… but did you know that in June we celebrate National Fruit & Vegetable (F&V) Month. So pick-up a favorite fruit and veggie, and hug your Dad the next time you to see him! ———————————————————————– Color and More Color Think color to eat healthfully. From apricots through yellow onions, consider adding these top dozen fruits and vegetables to your diet this summer. […]
ACAI – Superfruit, Superhero, or Superficial?
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Acai berries have been categorized by many marketers as a “superfood.” A superfood is a term sometimes used to describe food with high phytonutrient content that would offer health benefits as a result. Examples of commonly accepted superfoods are blueberries since they contain a most significant amount of antioxidants, or tomatoes, because not only are they rich in vitamins, but they also contain lycopene, which is linked to research showing it reduces prostate cancer. So before discussing acai there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, take […]