What’s a distinctly smelly vegetable, belongs to the lily family, and goes with just about any dish? If you guessed garlic, you’re right! Garlic is an extremely versatile ingredient with loads of nutritional benefits. What better way to celebrate this special, but stinky, vegetable than on National Garlic Day? On April 19th, grab your garlic and…

Did you know that garlic is at its most flavorful shortly after being cut? The pungent smell and flavor are a result of the garlic cells being broken down. Celebrate this aromatic food for National Garlic Day on April 19th.   Garlic has a myriad of health properties that make it a superfood. It produces…

If you have ever cooked with garlic before you’re probably familiar with its potent aroma and the way it carries on your hands and clothes for hours. And though the most delicious meals are cooked in garlic, as soon as you eat it, no amount of chewing gum or mouthwash can really take away that…

This dish is an explosion of antioxidants and nutrients from both the orange carotenoids in the sweet potato and the green chlorophyll in the spinach. The spinach and sweet potato complement each other beautifully in this dish that makes a wonderfully cozy side dish or appetizer.

Do you love garlic? Then you should be happy to learn that we recently celebrated National Garlic Day on April 19th. This was a day dedicated to honoring this pungent clove. Though it is unknown who determined April 19th to be National Garlic Day or why, garlic lovers are just happy to have the opportunity…

The pungent smell of garlic is certain to awaken the weakest of senses.  As the aroma seems to endlessly seep out of one’s pores after eating it, the benefits can outweigh the scent. This April, get ready to celebrate National Garlic Month by learning about the health benefits of garlic! Garlic is a member of…

It’s National Salsa Month and I don’t mean the dance.  Salsa is the perfect dipping sauce to spice up your meals.  Salsa can be made or purchased with different levels of heat.  So, whether you like it mild or extremely hot there’s a salsa for you.  Luckily, this condiment is low in fat and has…

April 19, 2012 is National Garlic Day!  What a great day to celebrate the many uses of this wonderful vegetable!  Garlic has many health benefits and is used in many recipes in lots of different ways.  In the past, garlic was used to prevent and treat the flu and even the plague.  More recent health…

In this Issue: “Eat Right” for National Nutrition Month! March 24th is American Diabetes Alert Day Celebrate the Strength of Garlic in April What to do When the TV is Turned Off Food Allergy Awareness Week Nutritious Victory over the Memorial Day BBQ Feature Food of the Month: Kiwi Healthy Recipe: Kiwi Chicken Sauté “Eat…

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”…