Did you know that October is celebrated as National Apple Month?   And to sweeten the deal, October 21st is designated as National Apple Day!   Make the most of this month and savor the succulent delight of a ripe apple. With a staggering array of over 2,500 apple varieties cultivated in the United States,…

The air is getting colder, the leaves are changing colors, and the days are getting shorter, which can only mean one thing, it is officially apple picking season. There are over 2500 varieties of apples to choose from in the United States. Be sure to pick your favorite one this October for National Apple Month….

You feel it with the crispness in the air, hear it with the rustle of dried leaves, and smell it with nutmeg and cinnamon – fall has arrived! The fall season signals the close of the heat of summer and allows the Earth to ready itself for winter. Fall is also a great time to…

An Apple a Day May Really Keep the Doctor Away! By Charna Sheinfeld,  Nutrition Intern   Most of us take them for granted, but there is really nothing more satisfying than biting into the crispy sweetness of an apple. With the month of October upon us, what better way to celebrate the month of apples,…

The sweetness of the roasted apple is enhanced with mild sweetness of the butternut squash. When the olives are added, their saltiness balances out the sweeter flavors of the salad. This is a great salad to celebrate some of fall’s wonderful flavors.

This is a really easy recipe to assemble. The roasted apple adds a slight sweetness to the chicken along with the mild flavor of the leeks. Some people have a custom to eat leeks on the Jewish Holiday of Rosh Hashana, so a dish containing both apples and leeks is a perfect addition to the upcoming holiday.

Whether your 9 years old or 99 years old, everyone loves a good cookie. Cookies are soft and warm, crunchy or chewy and always, no matter what, sweet. Today is National Cookie Day! Celebrate the holidays and national cookie day by sharing a cookie with friends, coworkers and your loved ones.   The word cookie comes…

Scrumptious Sweet Potatoes November is Sweet Potato Awareness Month but I’m pretty sure we are all pretty aware of sweet potatoes’ existence. These root vegetables are a staple at the Thanksgiving table! But Thanksgiving isn’t the only time you should be including this veggie in your life. Sweet potatoes are a great addition to a…

Happy October everyone! October is one my favorite months- cooler weather, changing leaves, autumn clothing, and apple picking! As I was speaking with my interns about how I love this time of year, Kimberly shared how her favorite family tradition is their annual trip out east to go apple picking. Her family always make it…

We all know that fruit is good for you; but are some better than others? Are fruit juices viable substitutions? Which fruits should you be eating everyday?   Recent studies have shown that eating a greater variety of fruits may be more beneficial to oneself than eating a greater quantity.  A research study* found that…

In this issue: Fiber Facts • Tailgating Tips • The Benefits of Apples • Black Bean Skillet Chili. For many sports fans the much anticipated football season is now in full swing, many delicious fruits and vegetables are in season, and Whole Grains Month has arrived. Fall is the perfect time to get outside and practice those football drills you see on T.V. or take advantage of the delicious apple season and go apple picking. And since September is Whole Grain Month, make a commitment to try a new Whole Grain each week for added fiber and other important nutrients. Lastly, be sure to check out our featured recipe, a delicious Black Bean Skillet Chili.

Apples: Apple pectin is a soluble fiber that helps remove the cholesterol from your body! Apples contain flavanoids which act as powerful anti-oxidants that seem to halt the “bad” cholesterol from accumulating in your bloodstream. Avocado: Avocados are a great source of monounsaturated fats, a type of fat that may help to raise the “good”…