Did you know that today is National Kiwi Day? Kiwis are native to China and were bought to New Zealand by missionaries in early 20th century. They were then brought over to the U.S. in early 1960s by an American produce distributor and she changed their name from “Chinese gooseberries” to “kiwifruit” in honor of…
Get Your Kiwi On!
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerDid you know that Kiwis are native to Northern China? From China, they traveled on to New Zealand and continuously spread throughout different places around the world, gaining popularity along the way. Kiwis aren’t often praised enough for their nutritional benefits, but they most definitely should be! This underrated fuzzy fruit is more than just…
Kiwi Crazy
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerAlthough summer is quickly coming to an end, it doesn’t mean we can’t learn something new about one of my favorite summer fruits- the kiwi! We usually see these little green gems laying on top of a fruit salad and think “well that adds a nice pop of color” but does the kiwi actually hold…
Spring 2009: To Your Health
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerIn 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…
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