Posted in Healthy People, Heart Health, local foods, tagged Diet and Cancer, food choices, fresh produce, Fruits & Vegetables, healthy choices, local foods, Nutrition on July 9, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

One of the best things about summer is the availability of fresh produce – especially fresh berries. July is the peak month for blackberries and raspberries to be available, while blueberries are in season from July to September. Often during these peak months berries will be available at great prices or maybe even free if […]

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Posted in Healthy People, Heart Health, local foods, tagged food choices, Food Decisions, fresh produce, Fruits, Fruits & Vegetables, fruits and vegetables, healthy choices, healthy eating, healthy meals, local foods, menu planning, Nutrition, produce, recipes, Vegetables on July 3, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Have you tried grilling vegetables and fruit?  Grilling can bring out the flavors in fruits and vegetables, but watch out as they quickly burn.  It’s important not to get the food too close to the coals (or gas), so it heats before it starts to blacken. Here are some suggestions from Julie Garden-Robinson, a food […]

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Garlic – the flavorful bulb – is an essential ingredient in many recipes.  Some studies have shown that garlic can also be good for your health!  Although it’s a pantry staple year-round, garlic is especially popular in summer dishes.  If you haven’t tried fresh garlic, now’s the time to sample the variety of bulbs in season. […]

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Posted in food safety, Healthy People, Heart Health, local foods, tagged food safety, food storage, fresh produce, healthy choices, local foods, recipes, Vegetables on June 14, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Local Foods – Fresh and Healthy! Most of us will agree that fresh and unprocessed food is usually a healthier and tastier choice.  Now that we are heading into summer in Ohio, we will have more and more choices when it comes to choosing and using fresh foods that are grown locally. Nothing tastes quite as […]

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