Megan Groh
Class is in session: Avocados 101
Avocados are a must-have pick-up in the produce department because of their versatility and variety of powerful nutrients. Between their healthy monounsaturated fats that can ...
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4 terms to know when buying salmon
The seafood counter can be overwhelming. How do you know if the salmon you’re eyeing was sustainably sourced? Is it better to buy wild caught ...
by Megan Groh, Saturday, December 8, 2018 6:31 am
Megan Groh
6 things to know about kiwifruit
Despite tasting like a summer fruit, kiwi is in season October through March, often getting overshadowed by an abundance of winter citrus. But if it’s ...
by Megan Groh, Saturday, December 1, 2018 6:19 am
Megan Groh
Repurposing Thanksgiving leftovers
What I love most about the holidays is the joy that comes from sharing a meal with family and friends. That, and all the indulgent ...
by Megan Groh, Saturday, November 24, 2018 6:30 am
Megan Groh
What are probiotics, and what do they do?
Fifty percent of Americans are estimated to suffer from mild digestive discomfort. Chances are if you are one of them, you have heard about probiotics. ...
by Megan Groh, Saturday, November 17, 2018 6:37 am
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Apples to Apples; The fruit comes in a variety of sizes, benefits
Apples come in a variety of shapes and colors. And I’m sure you’ve noticed the range in sizes as well. To give you an idea, ...
by Megan Groh, Saturday, November 10, 2018 6:55 am
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November is National Diabetes Month
It’s probably not what you want to think about during the holiday season, but frankly, what better time to bring awareness? Diabetes is a disease ...
by Megan Groh, Saturday, November 3, 2018 6:14 am
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3 habits you need to know to improve your metabolism
The human body is truly amazing. Our body can take the food and beverages we consume and give us energy. Our bodies then use that ...
by Megan Groh, Saturday, October 27, 2018 6:19 am
Megan Groh
Help your pulse with pulses!
Pulses are the edible seeds of plants in the legume family. The most common pulses are dried beans, chickpeas, lentils and dried peas. Both ...
by Megan Groh, Saturday, October 20, 2018 7:07 am
Megan Groh
Power through your day with protein
The majority of us tend to eat a lot of our protein during our evening meals instead of getting 25 to 30 grams of protein ...
by Megan Groh, Saturday, October 13, 2018 6:39 am
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Trick or Toy: What Every Parent Should Know About Food Allergies for Halloween
Help create a safer, happier Halloween with the Teal Pumpkin Project You may have seen teal-painted pumpkins decking out a neighbor’s porch, or teal pumpkin ...
by Megan Groh, Saturday, October 6, 2018 7:04 am
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Pop up some whole grains
Did you know the average American eats 204 cups of popcorn annually? Popcorn is considered a whole grain, contains fiber and is naturally low in ...
by Megan Groh, Saturday, September 29, 2018 6:50 am
Megan Groh
Soy good for you
Did you know the average American consumes only 1 to 2 grams of soy protein daily? That represents about 2 percents of total protein intake. ...
by Megan Groh, Saturday, September 22, 2018 7:21 am
Megan Groh
Families who eat together stay healthy together
September is National Family Meals Month. Created by the Food Marketing Institute and its Foundation, this nationwide event hopes to educate all families on the ...
by Megan Groh, Saturday, September 15, 2018 7:01 am
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5 reasons Greek yogurt is perfect for families
Adopting a good eating pattern is an important step to a healthy heart. Did you know almost 90 percent of Americans are not getting the ...