My garden is overflowing with plump, ripe cucumbers right now. I love the crisp, crunchy, cooling sensation of snacking on cucumbers in the summer. Many people think of cucumbers as a vegetable but they are actually a fruit with many health promoting properties. Cucumbers are low in calories and are loaded with water (96% water) […]
Heart Healthy Foods
As some of you may know, the American Heart Association has designate February as heart health month. Unfortunately, in the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Fortunately, it is also one of the most preventable. Making heart-healthy diet choices, being aware of your family’s health […]
