by Sheryl Shenefelt | Aug 14, 2019 | Dairy-Free, Fruit, Gluten-Free, Healthy Family, Kids, Nutrition, Snacks
Some people like smooth-skinned nectarines; some people prefer fuzzy peaches. Either way, the two fruits are almost the same—one expresses the gene that creates the fuzz, and the other doesn’t. Both are available in yellow- and white-fleshed varieties and also as...
by Sheryl Shenefelt | Mar 26, 2019 | Digestion, Fruit, Healthy Eating Tips, Holistic Health, Vegetables
Juicing has been popular since the 1990s and doesn’t seem to be slowing down much despite several studies (among them a longitudinal study from Harvard1) pointing out that consuming fruit juice results in a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes. Juicing vegetables is less...
by Sheryl Shenefelt | Nov 19, 2018 | Featured, Fruit, Gluten-Free, Healthy Eating Tips, Healthy Home, Holidays, Nutrition, Sugar
They’re bright, they’re cheerful, and they instantly make you think of the holidays. If you want the ultimate seasonal fruit, pick up a bag of fresh cranberries! While dried cranberries are almost always coated with sugar and most cranberry juices have more sugar than...
by Sheryl Shenefelt | Jul 12, 2018 | Fruit, Healthy Eating Tips, Healthy Fats, Kids, Meal Planning, Nutrition, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetables
How do you know if you are eating a fruit or a veggie? In fact, if there are seeds in the middle then they are considered fruits. I bet you thought you were eating veggies when you were eating peppers, tomatoes, avocado and cucumbers! Summer happens to be the best...
by Sheryl Shenefelt | Sep 22, 2017 | Fruit, Healthy Eating Tips, Kids, Nutrition, Snacks
Happy first day of fall! During the fall months, orchards start bursting with apples, from tart apples meant for baking to sweet apples meant for snacking. Some apples are red or pink; others are yellow or russet. Some varieties are even pink when you cut them open!...
by Sheryl Shenefelt | Jul 10, 2017 | Fruit, Healthy Eating Tips, Snacks
Summer time is fruit time! Berries are bursting, peaches are perfect, and melons are mouthwatering. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or planning a picnic, summer fruit tastes good and is good for you. Bonus point: compared to tropical fruits like bananas and...
