May is the gateway to summer--it is a month that can start off raining, but always seems to end with sunshine. The days are continuing to get warmer and longer, and we are enjoying a wider selection of fresh produce. May is also National Barbeque Month, so if you have not already been outside grilling, there is no excuse to delay any longer. This is a test.
Incredibly rich in nutrients, vibrantly colored winter squash are at their peak from early fall through winter. And they come in uniquely fun shapes and varieties, including Acorn, Buttercup, Butternut, Delicata, Kabocha, Turban and many more.
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Disappearing Honey Bees
With its rich texture and lovely golden hue, honey is a natural sweetener prized for its wonderful flavor and unique composition, making it a deliciously healthy antioxidant and useful antimicrobial agent.
Sadly, a phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) is threatening the honeybee colonies that not only produce this much-loved sweetener, but also pollinate a...
The What, Why and Where of Anthocyanins
When popping a sweet, juicy strawberry into your mouth, have you ever wondered about the brilliant red color of it? What makes blueberries so blue, or red raspberries so red? The answer lies in antioxidant flavonoid compounds that lend color to fruits, plants and vegetables: plant pigments. One group of these coloring compounds is known...
What is Sustainable Eating?
Today, more than ever, the word sustainability is heard on a regular basis. Sustainability, simply put, means to keep going, to supply with food, drink and other necessities in life.
Sustainable Eating refers to a way of raising food that is healthy for consumers and animals, does not harm the environment, is humane for workers, provides...
Pineapple Paradise
Craving something sweet? Indulging in a piece of fresh fruit is the perfect way to go. Sweet and juicy, fruit can satisfy your hunger—and your sweet tooth—while offering a variety of beneficial vitamins and nutrients.
There's nothing quite like biting into a mouthwateringly juicy piece of fresh pineapple to make you feel like you're transported to...
Produce Color
Produce that share color often share health benefits. Learn about eating by color!
