Raisins are often referred to as “nature’s candy” because of their inherent sweetness that comes from the crystallization of sugars during drying. Raisins have been enjoyed for thousands of years by many different cultures. Throwback a handful of these sweet treats and give them extra praise because today, April 30th is National Raisin Day!  …

Monday April 30th is National Raisin Day.  When you think of raisins, I’m sure it brings you back to your childhood when you would have them as a snack at school. However, raisins aren’t just a snack for kids – people of all ages can enjoy them in either sweet or savory recipes.   The raisin…

Did you know that raisins were discovered by accident?  As early as 2000 BC, grapes were found withered on their vine from the heat.  Since they didn’t want to waste food, they tried them and they quickly became a part of the diet of Mediterranean countries.  Raisin’s popularity then spread to the rest of Europe…

August 31st is National Trail Mix Day.  I encourage you to get ingenious today and create your own version of a healthy trail mix! The beauty of this national food day is that you can put basically any combination of healthy treats in your mix and it will taste delicious.   National Trail Mix Day…

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…

Below are some tips on how to incorporate fruit into your holiday menu: Fruit can make a great refreshing dessert! Mix together fresh raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries with orange juice in a bowl. Place the mixture into the refrigerator for a few hours so that the flavors can blend before serving. Top a mixed fruit…