vitamins and minerals

June is here, and we are celebrating National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month! Fruits and vegetables are a key part to an overall healthy eating pattern. They’re delicious, versatile, convenient, and fun to eat! With so many kinds to choose from, it’s easy to find new ways to enjoy fruits and vegetables all season long!

Springtime is in full effect! The warm weather brings an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables to your local grocery store, farmers market, and garden. Spring into the season with a variety of new fruits and vegetables!

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner! It’s a festive day to wear green, have fun with friends and family, watch the community parade, and test your luck of the Irish! What are you doing to celebrate Shamrock Day? Make this day memorable by adding more greens to your plate!

The American Heart Association promotes eating an overall healthy diet by following the MyPlate guide to maintain your heart health. For American Heart Month this February, we are highlighting the different food groups in MyPlate and how to incorporate them into a heart healthy diet. This week's food group is vegetables!

Enjoy all the fruits that the fall harvest has to with apples! With more than 100 varieties of apples grown within the United States, there’s a favorite for everyone! Experiment with different colors, flavors, and varieties to choose the apples your family loves most.

December marks the beginning of cold weather fruits and vegetables, especially cruciferous vegetables! For your next weekly or holiday meal, try including a member of this diverse group of vegetables, which includes broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, bok choy, cabbage, collard greens, kale, arugula, and many other leafy greens; oh my!

The chilly fall and winter months are the best time to eat pomegranates! From September through January, add some sweetness and a pop of color to your salads, soups, stuffing, and drinks with pomegranate seeds and juice.