“Eat your fruits and vegetables.” That’s something we hear every day. It’s not terrible advice, but it’s not the best, either, because fruits are high in sugar. (It would be better to say “Eat your vegetables and fruits” to emphasize the less-sugary of the two.) Fruits can be good...
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Looking for a light and delicious spring lunch? Salads are perfect at this time of year especially in Michigan where lettuces are abundant right now. Red or green leaf, Romaine or buttery lettuce like Bibb all make great salad options. I suggest you avoid iceberg lettuce as it lacks...
Herbs are one of the first arrivals in our gardens—by spring, chives are thriving, mint has made a comeback, and you’ll swear your sage plant is twice as big as it was in fall. And if you don’t have an herb garden, you’ll find plenty of ultra-fresh herbs at...
Springtime is a great time to start looking at your local farmers markets for cleaner and greener foods, especially fruits and vegetables! The highest sprayed (Dirty Dozen™) and the least sprayed (Clean Fifteen™) are two lists published by The Environmental Working Group that can guide you in selection at...