Flavor First

April 2011
Once classified as a member of the lily family, asparagus is no fragile flower. Its name is Greek for “spout” or “shoot,” and its spear-shaped form could be viewed as symbolic for its age- and disease-defying abilities.

March 2011
It is a healthy and versatile vegetable! Cauliflower is high in vitamin C, folate (a form of vitamin B) and fiber, but low in calories -- one cup of raw cauliflower contains only 25 calories!

February 2011
Did you know that raspberries are part of the rose family? With their bright red color, and delicious taste and texture, they make a versatile as well as healthy fruit choice.

January 2011
Half a grapefruit provides more than half of an adult’s daily recommended allowance of Vitamin C, which contributes to a healthy immune system.

December 2010
Most of us enjoying snacking on and cooking with nuts throughout the year – but we often forget about chestnuts.

November 2011
Squash are also categorized as winter squash and summer squash, based on their time of harvesting.

October 2010
Apples are stocked year-round in produce sections these days, thanks to modern transportation and farming techniques.

September 2010
The raw food diet has been touted for a variety of health benefits including weight loss, increased energy and better digestion.

August 2010
Probiotics are healthy bacteria that discourage the growth of harmful bacteria.