Featured Food:  Celery Challenge Weekend March 30, 2012 Silly Food Fact You use more calories eating celery, than there are in celery itself! Celery was first brought to America in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1856 by a Scotsman named George Taylor. Why Our Body Loves it! Celery has high levels of vitamin C and contains pthalides, which have been shown to lower blood pressure.  It’s also widely known as a diuretic , which helps flush out excess fluid from our bodies....

Featured Food:  Lemons Challenge Weekend March 23, 2012 Silly Food Fact Did you know that lemons turn from green to yellow because of temperature changes, not ripeness?  Also, lemon trees bloom all year and can produce 500-600 pounds of lemons a year! Learn how to grow your own lemon tree. Why Our Body Loves it! One whole lemon (including the rind) contains a full day’s supply of vitamin C.  It has strong  antibacterial, antiviral, and immune-boosting powers...

Featured Food:  Broccoli Challenge Weekend March 16, 2012 Silly Food Fact Broccoli has been around for almost 2000 years and is part of the cabbage family.  Although American’s have only been growing broccoli for a little over 200 years, most of it is produced from the crops in California. Why Our Body Loves it! Broccoli has almost twice the vitamin C as an orange and almost as much calcium as whole milk.  It’s also high...

Featured Food:  Ginger Challenge Weekend March 9, 2012 Silly Food Fact Did you know that ginger is native to India and China?  It can be used fresh, dried and powdered, or as a juice or oil.  Also, although it’s known as a spice, it’s actually an herb. Why Our Body Loves it! Ginger has a ton of positive health effects.  Some people believe it can help cure diabetes, colds,  sore throat, nausea and headaches. learn more about...

Featured Food:  Oatmeal Challenge Weekend March 2, 2012 Silly Food Fact Did you know that almost 80% of US houses have oatmeal in their pantry?  The most popular toping for breakfast oatmeal is milk. other silly facts            neat ways to use oatmeal around the house Why Our Body Loves it! Oatmeal can also help us stay healthy. The beta-glucan found in oatmeal helps boost our immune system so it can respond...