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Health Benefits of Passion Fruit

Nikki — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 16:00:59 +0000

Our first produce item is a fruit that doesn’t get enough love and attention, but with it being the month of love it’s the perfect choice. Passion fruit is a tropical fruit and passion flower that is grown all over the world. Passion fruit is full of nutrients especially fiber, Vitamin C, and provitamin A. Listed below are the many health benefits of passion fruit. Passion fruit is also low in calories so it makes an excellent addition to a healthy, balanced diet.

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November Produce List

Nikki — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 20:00:42 +0000

It’s November and that means new produce list!! Check out these wonderful fruits and veggies… who says you can’t find fresh produce in the fall and winter?!?!?! Stay tuned for some healthy recipes throughout the month.

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Health Benefits of Escarole

Nikki — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 15:00:09 +0000

There are so many different types of leafy greens available and they all have different textures, flavors, and health benefits. Today I’m talking escarole which is related to the chicory family, along with frisée, endive, and Belgian endive. Escarole has broad curly leaves with a slight bitter taste. Escarole contains no fat and very few carbohydrates, and it’s also low in calories. There are so many wonderful health benefits of this lettuce, and it is full of many vitamins, minerals, fiber and folate. Check out 12 health benefits of escarole below… next time you want to prepare a leafy green dish, give escarole a try!!

12 Proven Health Benefits of Escarole

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August Produce List

Nikki — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 15:00:28 +0000

August has arrived and so did it’s produce list!! Check out all these wonderful fruits and veggies. Not only are the grocery stores packed with new produce, but most home gardens are starting to show signs of all your hard work and the fruits of labor!!

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Health Benefits of Raspberries

Nikki — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 16:30:07 +0000

Raspberries belong to the rose family and come in many varieties including black, purple, golden, with red being the most popular. Raspberries have a short shelf life so they are better eaten as soon as they are purchased. Low in calories, raspberries are filled with Vitamin C and a great source of fiber. Due to the high fiber, raspberries may help with maintaining blood sugar. Raspberries are also high in antioxidants which helps protect against chronic diseases. Check out the other health benefits of raspberries… they are easy to add to any meal and can be eaten fresh or use frozen raspberries during the off-season months.

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Health Benefits of Okra

Nikki — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:13:06 +0000

My next produce item is one you may not have heard of or maybe haven’t ever tried. Okra is a green flowering plant and belongs to the same plant family as hibiscus and cotton. Okra, known as “lady fingers”, is low in calories and high in fiber which helps with digestion and can play an important part in treatment for diabetes. Check out all the health benefits of okra below… okra also comes in many different forms such as okra water, okra peel and powered seeds. These forms have been known to be used for medicinal purposes.

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Health Benefits of Apricots

Nikki — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:09:51 +0000

Apricots, also known as Armenian plums, are a stone fruit that resembles a small peach but taste more like a plum. Apricots are very nutritious and are low in calories. Apricots are high in antioxidants which protect your body from harmful compounds that damage your cells and cause chronic diseases. Apricots are full of Vitamin A and E which help with eye health. Apricots are also high in potassium which helps control blood pressure and prevent stroke.

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Health Benefits of Blueberries

Nikki — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:00:30 +0000

Berry season is upon us and some of the best Shakeology drinks are made with berries. The superfood blueberry is my next June produce item. Blueberries are grown on a flowering shrub closely related to cranberries and huckleberries. They start out as a green color but as they ripen turn bluish purple. There are two different types of blueberries… highbush blueberries (most common in the U.S.) and lowbush or wild blueberries both low in calories but high in fiber, vitamin C and vitamin K. Check out all the health benefits of blueberries below… what is your favorite berry?

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