Why is it important that we eat fruits and vegetables? In order to stay healthy, according to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, you should consume between five to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. This is equivalent to about 2 1/2 to 6 1/2 cups daily, depending on the amount of calories you need to
It’s avocado season in Hawaii. As I sit in my office working on my website, I hear kerplunk! That’s a great sound because I immediately know I’ve been gifted with a beautiful ripe avo. It’s a wonderful delivery system too. The trees are planted on a hillside, so when the fruit ripens and falls, it
During market day this week, I spotted the van delivering one of my favorite snacks. I scurried inside to find my hearty, crunchy delight right at the front check out counter. As I was leaving the health food store, I had the chance to talk to the driver. We had a pleasant conversation, as he