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If you have decided to have some friends and family over for this July 4th holiday, here are some ideas for great food. Traditionally, grilling is a great way to celebrate and feed a crowd. Ribs, hamburgers, hot dogs or brats are always crowd pleasers. Try a combination of any two. For a great side dish try [...] How will you spend this year’s Independence Day? This week, I will offer tips for having a patriotic party. Don’t be afraid to host a party, it will be easy with a little planning. First, pick a theme and location. Back yard barbecues are always fun. How about a picnic in the park? A few less [...] Many of us wait with anticipation for the ripening of a home-grown tomato. One of the joys of summer is the mouth-watering taste of a garden tomato. Tomatoes are actually considered a fruit. They are high in the cancer busting antioxidant, lycopene. They are also high in Vitamins C and A. They are high in fiber [...] The most versatile summer vegetable I can think of is onions. Sweet onions, like Vidalia are abundant in summer months. Onions belong to the same family as garlic, leeks, chives, scallions and shallots. They are rich in thiosulfinates which exhibit antimicrobial properties. This means they fight against bacterias like Salmonella and E. coli. They have a variety [...] Today I want to look at sweet “bell” peppers. These beautiful vegetables can be green, red, yellow or orange. They have a very mild flavor. They are high in Vitamins C and A as well as folate. Red bell peppers have the highest level of antioxidants than most other vegetables. Eating peppers on a regular basis [...] Today let’s look at summer squash and zucchini. They are considered a vegetable but are actually a fruit. Be sure to eat the skin of the squash because it is high in nutrients. Squash is a good source of Vitamin C, beta carotene and antioxidants. It is high in fiber and potassium and low in fat, [...] Did you know that in the U.S., corn production is twice that of any other crop? Wow, we grow a lot of corn in America! We often think of corn as yellow but it can be found in a variety of colors such as white, pink, black and blue. Corn is a considered a healthy whole grain [...] Today’s super fruit is blueberries. Blueberries are in season May through October. Blueberries top the list of foods high in antioxidants with the capacity to destroy free radicals. They are a super fighter of such diseases as cancer and heart disease. They also help protect the brain from age related conditions. High in fiber, they are also [...] The fresh fruit to enjoy today is cantaloupe. Cantaloupe is packed with beta-carotene, this makes it an excellent source of Vitamin A. Just one cup provides all the Vitamin A you will need for a day! It is also a great source of Vitamin C, B complex vitamins and potassium. It belongs to the same family as [...] The fruit I want to talk about today is watermelon. Watermelons are available year-round but are more plentiful April through October. Watermelons are packed with Vitamins A, B6 and C. They also contain potassium and have more Lycopene than any other fruit or vegetable. More than twice that of tomatoes. Before you cut a watermelon it is best [...] |
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