A lot of us put our hard-earned money towards paying expenses such as rent, insurance, and utilities. In this region in particular, costs (especially rent) are so high that many of us have little left to spend on food — especially healthy foods, like fresh fruits and vegetables….
Autumn is a beautiful time of year in Santa Cruz County, but it’s also a time of year when our bodies have to adjust to a cooler season. There are a few things you can do to boost your immune system and avoid getting sick during the cold/flu…
According to the USDA, the average American eats 2.2 snacks a day and gets 1/4 (25%) of his/her daily calorie intake from snacking. Snacks keep us focused and energized in between meals, so it’s important to make sure the snack foods we are eating are healthy. This month’s recipe is…
Our bodies are constantly losing water. Most healthy adults need about 8 cups of water each day, but we usually only think to drink when we’re thirsty–by then we’re already dehydrated! And water is critical for our health–to regulate body temperature, transport nutrients and oxygen to cells, maintain…
Fiber. You’ve heard of it, you know it’s healthy. But did you know you that a good source of fiber can be something as tasty as a bean dip? July’s recipe of the month–Black Bean Dip–contains dietary fiber, which is very good for your digestive system and for…
This month’s recipe includes whole grains, which are an excellent source of fiber. And why is fiber good? Foods high in fiber like beans and whole grains slow your body’s absorption of sugar, which keeps your blood glucose levels from rising too fast. It’s also a great source…
The Recipe of the Month for April is our Green Smoothie. There are quite a few benefits for this recipe! It boosts your fruit and vegetable intake (particularly of greens), it increases your energy, it’s an excellent source of fiber, it strengthens your immune system, it’s a great…
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