Living the Fresh Life
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The Top 5 Reasons to Eat Avocado
Avocado is one of the hottest superfoods on the market right now. Its versatile nature allows the fruit to be added to a number of recipes improving texture and flavor, and sometimes, in place of a higher calorie option. Loaded with healthy fats and vitamins, like Vitamin K, Vitamin B and potassium, avocados are a great source of nutrients. Here are the top 5 reasons that you should be including them in your diet.
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For the Love of Stone Fruit
Known in botany as a drupe, a stone fruit consists of fruit that surrounds a large, hard “stone-like” seed and are available from June through September. Native to warm climates, stone fruit flowers bloom in early spring. If there happens to be a spring freeze, the colder climates damage the crop. Stone fruit have 3 specific descriptions based on the how strongly the fruit clings to the pit.
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Healthy Eating Week
During healthy eating week, make it a point to eat your colors by choosing a variety of fruits and vegetables! Each color produce has specific nutritional benefits that will help give your body what it needs to be at its healthiest. Center your produce as the main attraction of your plate. Let your fruits and vegetables be the star of your meal.
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3 Steps to Get Back on a Healthy Track After a Holiday
After a long holiday weekend, you may need to regain some structure in your healthy lifestyle. Holidays can be tempting and you may have indulged more than you normally would. It’s ok, everyone deserves to indulge sometimes. What’s important is that you realize the importance of moderation and that you have a plan to reinstate your healthy practices once the holiday is over
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Apple Donuts: Healthy Snacking for the Whole Family
Apple Donuts (photo courtesy of Laura Fuentes) are a fun DIY activity and a healthy snack for kids and adults alike. Laura Fuentes shows you how to make these tasty treats, while demonstrating how to protect cut apples for up to 14 days, without browning or change to the natural flavor of the apple.
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