Break out the red, white, and blue! It’s almost the fourth of July, the biggest barbecuing holiday. No celebration is complete without hot dogs, hamburgers, corn, and you can’t forget the baked beans! Before the festivities on the Fourth of July commence, another national holiday deserves its fair share of recognition: National Bean Day on…

Did you know there are approximately 40,000 bean varieties in the world? Pinto beans, lima beans, baked beans, chickpeas, there are so many to choose from. Beans are quite well known for being an excellent source of protein and fiber.   Beans have a lot to offer when it comes to nutritional benefits! They are…

The coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed everyone’s lives in the last few weeks. It has led to multiple lockdowns, social distancing regimes, and other protective measures. Almost every aspect of normal life has changed from going for a walk outside to grocery shopping.   Throughout this pandemic, an interesting trend has appeared. Due to shortages…

Many people have decided to forgo meat and live a vegetarian lifestyle. The reasons people choose to make this change vary from person to person but there are plenty of plant-based food options available for anyone considering vegetarianism.   October is National Vegetarian Awareness Month and the fall is the perfect time to try out…

July is National Baked Beans Month and for good reason.  Baked beans are a favorite during the cold months but they’re also the perfect side dish for your summer barbecues.   Baked beans are most commonly made with navy, pinto or kidney beans, and they come in a range of flavors.  Many commercial brands now…

January is National Fiber Focus Month!   I can’t think of a better way to start the New Year than to learn about the benefits of fiber and how you can increase your daily intake.   To start, what is fiber?   It is a form of carbohydrate which, unlike other carbohydrates you’re familiar with,…

The 4th week of July is designated as National Salad Week! What better time than now to whip out that salad bowl and your salad tongs?  Salads are light and refreshing, so it’s no wonder that National Salad Week is celebrated at the end of July.  There are many combinations and possibilities when you are…

  In this Issue: Nutrition and Lifestyle Factors to Help Decrease Breast Cancer Risk Your Health and Your Weight Beauty Foods Give Your Yogurt a Tweak and Go Greek Pink Power Smoothie Recipe News and Events Quote of the Month A Note from Bonnie October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I would like…

National Bean day is today!  This day can be celebrated by serving up your favorite bean dishes at “bean parties”, by sending gifts to your friends      such as beans in a jar with your favorite bean recipe, or by creating bean projects with your children.  Before you choose which way you will celebrate National Bean…

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”…