July is National Berry Month, so what better way to celebrate than learn all about the benefits of berries and different ways to incorporate them into your daily eating pattern?   Berries, like blueberries, strawberries and raspberries contain a wide variety of antioxidants, which can help in preventing cancer. They are very nutrient dense without…

If you have been following my recipe posts for a while, you probably figured out by now that I love balancing different flavors and textures to blend together into one harmonious dish. This spinach salad is true to that theme. The sweetness of the dates and the strawberries blend beautifully with the slight bitterness of the spinach and the saltiness of the nuts. Because the dressing is warm when poured over the spinach, it slightly wilts the leaves, taking away their slightly raw and bitter taste. All the while keeping it fresh and crunchy with all of the nutrients intact.

Happy Picnic Day!  It’s a beautiful sunny day, the birds are chirping and it seems like a shame not to be outside on such a lovely day.  You just invited your friends and family to join you for a picnic because let’s face it, when was the last time you enjoyed a picnic?  Now it’s…

During the summer months, when the temperatures are warm and bacteria can grow faster, its very important to handle fruits and vegetables safely, to prevent food-borne illness. During the summer months, we also tend to eat outdoors more often, causing a greater chance for contamination, especially in sites away from home, where there is minimal…

In this Issue: Celebrate Men’s Health Week Are You at Risk for Hemochromatosis? Colorful Salad Transformations On the “Road” to Food Safety Turn Down the Heat on Grilling Feature Food of the Month: Jicama Healthy Recipe: Jicama Salad Celebrate Men’s Health Week – June 11-17, 2007 You may be surprised to learn that according to…