vegetables

New in the Market: Grimmway Farms Carrot Creations

by Jo-Ann Heslin on April 29, 2013 · 0 comments

We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think.  We all know that we should eat more vegetables, but we don’t. Carrots are a vegetable that most people like and not a hard sell to the family. Grimmway Farms has been … Read More

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New in the Market: Beneforte Naturally Better Broccoli

by Jo-Ann Heslin on April 1, 2013 · 0 comments

We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Few would argue with the nutrient benefits of broccoli, rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, folic acid, potassium and fiber and low in sodium and calories. It is truly one of … Read More

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New in the Market: Garden Lites Vegetables Dishes

by Jo-Ann Heslin on December 10, 2012 · 0 comments

We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Garden Lites identifies itself as “the delicious vegetable company.” They have produced a line of frozen, crustless, vegetable soufflés which are high in fiber and protein. Each 7-ounce serving provides 2 servings of vegetables and could easily serve 2 as a side dish or 1 as a main dish. All flavors are gluten free and kosher certified (Star K). Depending on the ingredients the nutrient profile and calories vary… … Read More

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Fast Food Fact: A Simple Trick to Get More Vitamins

by Jo-Ann Heslin on July 6, 2012 · 1 comment

How do you eat more nutritiously and add flavor, too? Add a little butter or olive oil to cooked veggies. Adding a little fat helps the vitamins in veggies to be absorbed more efficiently. … Read More

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Fast Food Fact: Color Counts

by Jo-Ann Heslin on February 24, 2012 · 0 comments

Eat your veggies, especially green and yellow ones – broccoli, green beans, peas, and corn. Research shows that diets rich in green and yellow vegetables reduce heart disease by almost 40%. … Read More

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This Recipe Could Turn Your Family Into Veggie Lovers

by Jo-Ann Heslin on October 3, 2011 · 0 comments

Kids are always labeled as hating vegetables, but adults aren’t much better. Barely one-quarter of US adults eat 3 or more vegetables a day. To help families rediscover some yummy vegetables choices, Birds Eye has teamed up with two registered dietitians, the Meal Makeover Moms (www.MealMakeoverMoms.com) to offer delicious recipes the whole family will love. … Read More

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Fast Food Fact: The Power in Peppers

by Jo-Ann Heslin on April 22, 2011 · 2 comments

Pepper power – one green pepper gives you double your vitamin C for the day. Red or yellow peppers offer three to four times your daily vitamin C plus twice your daily requirement for vitamin A. … Read More

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Fast Food Fact: We’re Eating More Veggies. Sort Of.

by Jo-Ann Heslin on February 11, 2011 · 0 comments

Good news! Over the last 20 years, Americans have upped their vegetables intake by 25%. But, there’s some bad news: French fries and potato chips made up over one-fourth of the total vegetable gain and ketchup contributes heavily to our intake of tomatoes. … Read More

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Vitamins in Veggies

by Jo-Ann Heslin on November 12, 2003 · 0 comments

You’re in the supermarket buying green beans for dinner. Which should you pick – fresh, frozen or canned? If you’re buying green beans, you’re already on the right track. Fewer than 25% of Americans eat enough fruits and vegetables each day. But, back to your dilemma. When we talk about vegetables being “fresh,” there’s garden … Read More

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