It is that time of year again – where fresh berries are in season, ready to pick and finally an affordable food choice in local grocery stores on the East Coast. Blueberries are a powerful source of antioxidants and vitamins, bursting with flavor and health benefits. After spending a weekend in Western Mass picking my [...]
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Cooling Summer Recipes
August 2, 2010 – 6:57 AM
During the hot summer months, foods with a cooling nature will help to keep your system from over-heating and prevent dehydration. Two particularly wonderful foods for this are cucumbers and watermelon, which (despite their very different flavor palate) are actually from the same family of melon plant species. Both supply a refreshingly high water content [...]