Spring is a perfect season to revisit the superb selections of fresh, tender leafy greens available. Our farmers’ markets are great resources for fresh, tender, young greens. However, greens are plentiful at the grocery stores and many greens are pre-washed and packaged for our convenience. Read more…

Leafy greens should be a delicious part of your daily vegetable intake, not only for the super list of nutrients that they have, but also because they’re versatile and they taste great!  Many of us include the standard romaine and iceberg lettuce in our salads. Read more…

You know that you should be eating more fruits and vegetables, but have you really thought about why? As we wrap up March as National Nutrition Month, we want to share just 5 great benefits of adding fruits and vegetables to your healthy diet! Read more…

First Lady Michelle Obama’s new initiative, Let’s Move, calls for a new awareness of the things we can do to help end the epidemic of childhood obesity in our country. The web site includes information and resources for parents, educators and community leaders to do their part in making this initiative a success. Read more…

A major component of Michelle Obama’s new Let’s Move initiative is physical activity for the family. Finding time to exercise is a challenge for everyone, so it’s important to start out slowly by building consistency and momentum so that physical activity becomes a non-negotiable part of your day. Read more…

We started out February by celebrating American Heart Month and the Go Red for Women campaign. The month has ended, but that doesn’t mean our focus on a healthy heart should end. As we move forward into the spring, let’s keep in mind the risks that obesity and physical inactivity have on our heart health. Today is a good day to start getting healthier by losing weight and building momentum with physical activity! Read more…