During the cold winter months, it can be challenging to get excited about fruits and vegetables the same way you do in the warmer seasons. In the summer, fresh produce is everywhere, but in winter, it’s harder to know what’s in season. Thankfully, plenty of delicious and nutrient-packed fruits and vegetables thrive in the winter…

The fall is around the corner which means that soon there will be a new cornucopia of delicious produce to choose from. A great thing about this time of year is that many farms allow you to pick your own crops. From earthy root vegetables to juicy fruit from the orchards, there is something for…

Can you believe that summer is coming to an end! However, it is not over yet. While fruit and vegetables make a great snack any time of year, there is nothing better than chilled juicy watermelon on a hot day. The summer is also the perfect time to fire up the grill and roast some…

The air is heating up and so is the grill. From backyard parties with the family to hosting friends and neighbors, you can’t go wrong with barbecued food and fresh produce!   There is nothing better than eating a meal hot off the barbeque during these summer months. However, foodborne illness can put a damper…

Did you know that you can get some of the freshest produce from your local Farmers Market? Farmers typically travel less than 50 miles to sell the fruits of their labor at the local market. That means that the food they are selling is grown locally and fresh! Celebrate your local farmers from August 1st…

It is finally summer! There is no better way to celebrate the start of this warm weather season than with a bowl of fresh produce for National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month. While fruit and vegetables make a great snack any time of year, there is nothing better than chilled juicy watermelon on a hot…

Did you know that bell pepper is considered a fruit? Botanically speaking, fruits are developed from the flower of a plant and have seeds, while vegetables are other parts of the plant. Learning more about the foods that you eat throughout June is a great way to celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month.  …

Do you find yourself eating the same fruits and vegetables each week? Every time you go to the grocery store, you want to try that new produce you spot, but shy away from it because you just don’t know what it is. So instead, you pick up spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, strawberries once again.   Let’s…

Guest Post by Jackie LiPera, Nutrition Intern Over the last two decades, new technology has allowed farming practices to evolve immensely. In order to reach the demand of the millions of consumers in the United States alone, farmers must utilize many techniques to optimize water irrigation, waste management and crop yield. New fertilizers, pesticides and…

Can you believe it’s already July? Time is flying by but it’s never too late to enjoy this beautiful summer weather! One of the first things that comes to mind when I think of the summer is all the fresh produce available at this time of the year. I love biting into a sweet peach,…

Time after time, you hear the recommendation to eat more vegetables and fruits. I’m sure you have also heard, and maybe used, a slew of excuses as to why this recommendation isn’t realistic. “It’s too hard” “It’s too time consuming” “It’s too expensive”   I know I have heard these “reasons” a thousand times. Apparently,…