In this final installment of the Food for Thought series, we’re taking a closer look at produce.
The health benefits of fresh produce are widely publicized … from being low-calorie snacks to sources of helpful antioxidants. But as you navigate your way through the produce aisle, do you know what?s lurking behind those fresh leaves and [...]
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What’s in Your Food?
A Closer Look at Dried Fruits & Nuts
As many parents are opting for healthier meals and treats, it means making a bee-line for the produce aisle or for the sundries like raisins, figs and, when allergies aren?t at issue, nuts. They?re fresh (or dried). They?re all-natural. They allow you to encourage good [...]
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A lot of people would buy more organic foods if they were easier to come by and didn’t cost so darn much. Well, there is a great little article on Noshtopia.com that points out a few ways for the health conscience person to buy organic foods without busting your budget.
Click here for some of the highlights:
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