We hear the term organic all the time and now there are so many organic foods available in the grocery stores. But what does the term “organic” mean? Organic refers to the way in which a food is grown. Agricultural crops must meet certain specifications in order to label their products as “organic”. Farmers are […]
Monthly Archives: June 2009
Tis the Season for Fresh Produce: Find Out What’s in Season Now
Fruits and vegetables are jam packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. They also provide a lot of volume for the calories, so they can be very filling and aid in weight management. For these reasons among others, they are truly some of the healthiest foods around. The bad news is that most Americans don’t […]