Featured Food:  Strawberries Challenge Weekend May 18, 2012 Silly Food Fact Ever wonder how many little seeds are on a strawberry?  We did and found out that there are about 200 (in average) on each one of these delicious fruits.  Also, peak harvesting season for strawberries is from April through June.  During this time, California harvesters ship about 10 million pint baskets daily! Why Our Body Loves it! Strawberries are low in calories and superhero foods...

Featured Food:  Greek Yogurt Challenge Weekend May 11, 2012 Silly Food Fact Did you know that many people believe that yogurt was discovered on accident by Prehistoric herders who carried pouches of milk for long distances in the heat? The heat soured the milk and it turned into yogurt. Can’t decide which yogurt is best for you? The only difference between Greek Yogurt and regular yogurt is that in the fermentation process, Greek yogurt has most...

Featured Food:  Rhubarb Challenge Weekend May 4, 2012 Silly Food Fact Did you know that although many people treat and eat rhubarb like a fruit, it’s actually a vegetable and is widely known as the “pieplant” and us used in many sweet dishes like pies, cakes and puddings?  Rhubarb is a cousin to buckwheat and has an earthy and acidic flavor. Why Our Body Loves it! Rhubarb is low in cholesterol, saturated fat and sodium.  It’s a great...

Featured Food:  Black Eyed Peas Challenge Weekend April 27, 2012 Silly Food Fact Although the name may trick you into thinking it’s a pea, it’s actually a bean!  Black Eyed Peas are considered to be “good luck” in some cultures and are eaten every New Year Eve dinner.  But, they’re more than lucky beans, they’re healthy ones.  Black Eyed Peas are so rich in protein that they can be used to substitute meat in our diets. One...

Featured Food:  Artichoke Challenge Weekend April 20, 2012 Silly Food Fact Did you know that artichokes are one of the oldest foods known to man and because of its beautiful bloom, some consider it to be a flower? A fully grown artichoke plant can spread up to nine feet wide and five feet high? Why Our Body Loves it! Artichokes are an excellent source of vitamin C, folic acid fiber.  They also extremely high in antioxidants.  Artichokes ranked as...

Featured Food:  Spinach Challenge Weekend April 13, 2012 Silly Food Fact Spinach is a native plant of Persia.  Today, there are three types of spinach: Flat leaf (mild taste with un-wrinkled leaves), savory (crinkly dark green leaves) and semi savory (lightly curly leaves). Why Our Body Loves it! Spinach low in calories, and is an excellent source of iron, vitamins A & C, minerals, and fiber. Spinach also contains 3 grams of protein per serving....

Featured Food:  Eggs Challenge Weekend April 6, 2012 Silly Food Fact Did you know it takes a hen only 30 minutes to lay an egg from the point of ovulation? Also, the difference between a brown and white egg, isn’t related to quality, it comes from the color of the hen. More interesting egg facts Why Our Body Loves it! Eggs are one of the richest food sources of choline, a nutrient that is critical...

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....