All Hail the Power of Produce

Last week I talked about snacks and how to manage their existence in your household.  Today we're going to talk about fruits and vegetables. You all know how important eating 5-7 servings of fruits and veggies are, don't you? And you do eat 5-7 servings of fruits and veggies each day, right?  If the answer …

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Power to Produce!

Summertime is a produce lover's paradise!   Make a plan to add a fruit and a veggie to every meal to help get your 7-9 servings per day. Here are some great ideas: 1.  Sauteed zucchini, mushrooms and spinach in an egg white omelet. 2.  Frozen berries and half a banana mixed in with greek yogurt …

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Eat the Rainbow

Let's make this simple.  If you incorporate a variety of colorful produce in your diet you will be doing yourself a favor.   By adding color to your meals you will automatically reap the vitamins and nutrients that these powerhouse foods deliver. Here's a sample color palette that you can easily incorporate into your diet! Red:  …

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