Category Archives: Nutrition

Vegetarian Meals

Even if you are not a vegetarian, you may entertain one sometime. Or you may find you enjoy taking a break from meat one or two nights per week. You can still get protein from cheese, nuts, eggs, and any … Continue reading

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About Cranberries

Did you know? Cranberries, blueberries and Concord grapes are the only three fruits native to North America! Cranberries got their name from their appearance. In the spring the vines flower, and the pink petals bear a resemblance to the head … Continue reading

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Red Delicious News

I read an interesting article last summer about the decline of the Red Delicious apple. Apparently the variety we get in our markets today is a far cry from the apple people fell in love with a hundred years ago. … Continue reading

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Jerky

The truth is, I love beef jerky. We’ll be traveling this summer so I got to thinking about foods that travel well. Beef jerky is a great source of protein that doesn’t have to be refrigerated, so it will be … Continue reading

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About Apples

Nutrition varies slightly between types of apples, but here is a general idea. A one cup serving of raw apple, with skin, contains about 3 grams of fiber and 14 grams of sugars. It has about 10% of your daily … Continue reading

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USDA Dietary Recommendations

In January 2005, the USDA released an updated list of recommendations for dietary intake. This information is summarized below. FOOD GROUPS TO ENCOURAGE Consume a sufficient amount of fruits and vegetables while staying within energy needs. Two cups of fruit … Continue reading

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