Health News
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
- Bowling Green Schools Buy Local Foods, Reap Rewards From State
Bowling Green Independent Schools are working with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and nearby farms and purveyors to offer locally grown food in their cafeterias, Jenna Mink of the Bowling Green Daily News reports. This year, the district has...
- Freeze Now, Eat Later
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom You know I?m a big fan of seasonal eating, and have been enjoying berries of all kinds ? at a great price. But berry season is a short one, and come the fall and winter, the local varieties will be long gone, and our markets...
- Have A Very ?berry? Summer
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom We?re all familiar with the USDA recommendations to eat about 2 cups of fruit per day. If that sounds daunting to you, summer might just be the perfect time to boost your fresh fruit intake with berries. While pricey most of the...
- What Colors Are Your Fruits And Vegetables?
What Colors Are Your Fruits and Vegetables? by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom One key to good health is a ?colorful plate.? Colorful fruits and veggies are loaded with vitamins and minerals, as well as ?phytochemicals.? That?s a fancy word for plant nutrients...
- Check Your Freezer To Save Money, Eat Healthy
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom Food prices are soaring, and it?s not your imagination that the cost of healthy foods seems to be rising by the day. Fresh fruits and vegetables are especially out of control. Even the usual ways to cut costs don?t seem to work...
Health News
Slimmer Summer Eating
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
The unofficial start of summer begins with the Memorial Day weekend. It?s now time to take advantage of all the seasonal fruits and vegetables. With the expansion of the worldwide food supply, produce is always available throughout the year ? but these out-of-season foods usually lack flavor and are extremely pricey.
Now is the time to indulge in all the colorful fruits and vegetables we love. From berries and melons, to deep leafy greens and zucchini, to corn on the cob and green beans ? you?ll find them all in the next 12 weeks at local supermarkets, farmers markets, and small stands throughout our region. Most are locally grown and reasonably priced, and you?ll get an amazing flavor and nutritional bang for your shopping dollar.
Now is the time to indulge in all the colorful fruits and vegetables we love. From berries and melons, to deep leafy greens and zucchini, to corn on the cob and green beans ? you?ll find them all in the next 12 weeks at local supermarkets, farmers markets, and small stands throughout our region. Most are locally grown and reasonably priced, and you?ll get an amazing flavor and nutritional bang for your shopping dollar.
If you?ve been choosing frozen produce to save money, it?s a great time to look for seasonal and locally grown fruits and vegetables. You?ll find the prices very competitive. Whether raw, cooked, or cut in chunks to grill on skewers (alone or with your favorite meat), seasonal vegetables are great for your wallet and your waistline.
Remember that fruit is nature?s candy, and there?s nothing like a cold, crisp wedge of watermelon to tame your sweet tooth! And don?t forget grilled fruit ? peaches and nectarines have an enhanced sweetness with a few minutes on the grill or stove.
Remember that fruit is nature?s candy, and there?s nothing like a cold, crisp wedge of watermelon to tame your sweet tooth! And don?t forget grilled fruit ? peaches and nectarines have an enhanced sweetness with a few minutes on the grill or stove.
What ideas to you have for summer fruits and vegetables?
- Bowling Green Schools Buy Local Foods, Reap Rewards From State
Bowling Green Independent Schools are working with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and nearby farms and purveyors to offer locally grown food in their cafeterias, Jenna Mink of the Bowling Green Daily News reports. This year, the district has...
- Freeze Now, Eat Later
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom You know I?m a big fan of seasonal eating, and have been enjoying berries of all kinds ? at a great price. But berry season is a short one, and come the fall and winter, the local varieties will be long gone, and our markets...
- Have A Very ?berry? Summer
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom We?re all familiar with the USDA recommendations to eat about 2 cups of fruit per day. If that sounds daunting to you, summer might just be the perfect time to boost your fresh fruit intake with berries. While pricey most of the...
- What Colors Are Your Fruits And Vegetables?
What Colors Are Your Fruits and Vegetables? by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom One key to good health is a ?colorful plate.? Colorful fruits and veggies are loaded with vitamins and minerals, as well as ?phytochemicals.? That?s a fancy word for plant nutrients...
- Check Your Freezer To Save Money, Eat Healthy
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom Food prices are soaring, and it?s not your imagination that the cost of healthy foods seems to be rising by the day. Fresh fruits and vegetables are especially out of control. Even the usual ways to cut costs don?t seem to work...