by Heather | Jul 19, 2013 | Articles, Healthy Living, Nutrition |
By: Heather Mangieri, RDN With temperatures souring, I can’t think of a better time to write about my favorite fruit. Watermelon is not only nutritious and delicious; it also contains compounds to protect skin from the sun and is a rich source of an amino acid that...
by Heather | Jul 12, 2013 | Articles, Healthy Living, Nutrition |
Researched and Written by: Laura MaydakReviewed by: Heather Mangieri, RDNWhat comes to mind when you hear the word “peach”? Georgia – “The Peach State” James and the Giant Peach The adjective “peachy ”, which is used to describe something that is excellent A...
by Heather | Jun 7, 2013 | Articles, Healthy Living, Nutrition |
Looking for a taste of the tropics to spice up your summer fun? A vitamin C rich mango may be just what you need. The most popular fruit in the world, mangos have a unique flavor and fragrance compared to other fruits. Even among themselves, there are many varieties...
by Heather | May 31, 2013 | Articles, Healthy Living, Nutrition |
Researched and Written by: Laura Maydak, Nutrition InternReviewed by: Heather Mangieri, RDNSay hello to the most common melon in the United States – the cantaloupe. The cantaloupe melon plant flourishes in hot, sunny climates with minimal rain – which explains why...
by Heather | Jul 17, 2012 | Articles, Nutrition |
Researched and Written by: Robyn Theuer, Penn State University Nutrition StudentEdited by: Heather Mangieri, RDWhen it comes to carrots, most of us think about what our moms told us as kids, “eat your carrots because they’re good for your eyes.” While mothers are...
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