Did you know that jumping rope is a great exercise? If you haven’t picked one up in awhile, it may be time to brush up on those skills!! Jumping rope not only works your entire body, but it can be done anywhere!! Check out the many benefits of jumping rope...
Health Benefits of Chickpeas
Chickpeas are a legume in the same family as kidney beans and peanuts. Also called garbanzo beans, they are round, tan, buttery in flavor with a creamy texture. Chickpeas are high in protein and a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Chickpeas are a great way to keep your...
Why You Should You Eat Figs
Figs are on the summer produce list and if you aren’t sure what a fig is or how you should eat one, then the following link is a perfect read. A fig is a soft, sweet fruit that grows on a ficus tree. There are more than 850 kinds of...
What is a Stone Fruit?
As May comes to an end, the produce lists are growing as summer approaches. Stone fruits are on the May produce list and will continue on the June and July lists as well. So, what is a stone fruit? A stone fruit is any fruit that has a pit or...
Health Benefits of Onions
Onions are members of the Allium genus of flowering plants that also includes garlic, shallots, leeks and chives. There are so many varieties of onions, and these vegetables contain a variety of vitamins and minerals. In ancient times, onions were used for their medicinal properties to treat ailments such as...
Health Benefits of Blueberries
Blueberries are low in calories and high in nutrients. A superfood and a very convenient snack, blueberries are a favorite among many for their great taste but health benefits as well. Blueberries have the highest antioxidants out of all fruits and vegetables. This helps with anti-aging and a preventative against...
Health Benefits of Pineapple
Starting this month, May has a lot of great fresh produce items in season. One of my favorites, and can be used in a variety of recipes, is pineapple. Pineapple is a tropical fruit that originated in South America. Pineapples are filled with nutrients, antioxidants and other compounds, such as...
Health Benefits of Ramps
An April produce item that is used more frequently than you may think are ramps. Ramps, also known as wild leeks, are similar to leeks in appearance and flavor. Ramps are high in vitamin A and C, Selenium, and Chromium. Ramps can help support healthy teeth, bones and skin; promote...
Health Benefits of Chicory
A chicory plant is a blue flowering plant that belongs to the dandelion plant. The root of the chicory plant is what is mostly used and has a lot of health benefits including medicinal purposes. Chicory is great for digestion and gut health, it can help regulate blood sugar, it...
Health Benefits of Star Fruit
This next fruit is more unusual but becoming more popular because of it’s wonderful flavor and many health benefits. Star fruit, also referred to as Carambola, is a sweet and sour fruit with a star shape found in tropical locations. The entire fruit is edible and comes in several different...