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One of my favorite things about summer is the fact that blueberries are in season.  I simply love them!  It’s hard to believe so much flavor can come f…

Most cantaloupes available in grocery stores these days do not ripen once they’re harvested. In an effort to reduce food waste, cantaloupe growers are produc…

This sounds like a great research project. Some informative sites and articles on salad bars can be found at: Let’s Move Salad Bars 2 School Also, check o…

TheBUZZ Mom’s TV habits affect her child’s weight? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Pregnant mothers who regularly eat meals in front o…

This coming Sunday is Father’s Day and we all want to do something special for dad.  This year, instead of taking dad out to dinner, why not cook him so…

Human research is scarce concerning reproductive health. We do know, however, that men and women both need folate for red blood cell growth and antioxidants t…

Water. We all need it. Many people won’t deny the fact that plain water is the best beverage to drink. However, they say they don’t like the taste of water…

Stalks and stems on leafy green vegetables generally contain the same nutrients as the leafy part itself. Crushing or cutting the stalks and stems will not ch…

The sugar value on food labels is used to show you how much total sugar you are eating per serving. This amount is always listed in grams. The American Heart…

Smoothies are a great way to get in extra fruits and vegetables, especially if you want to mask the flavor of some of your lesser favorites. Experiment with a…

Summer means backyard barbeques and one way to enjoy your barbeque in a healthy, yet tasty way is by grilling fresh, in season fruit and vegetables.  I’…

TheBUZZ Home food environment affects your weight? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING The home food environment, which includes the availabil…