Summer is here and July is the time to enjoy fresh, seasonal, local foods in abundance! I've always followed the saying, "Eat the rainbow." If you put lots of variety and foods of different colours on your plate each day, you will give your body a wide range of nutrients that are all vital for health. Remember from my earlier posts the reasons why seasonal and local foods are so … [Read more...]
June – What's Best to Eat?
June 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
June has arrived, so it's time to find out what the best seasonal foods are for this time of year. Remember, if you want to make the most of the food on your plate and give your body a boost of nutrients, then it’s best to eat foods that are fresh and in season. The three easy to understand reasons for eating seasonal foods are these: - The fresher the food, the more nutrients remain intact, … [Read more...]
May – What's Best to Eat
May 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I love this time of year. Flowers are blossoming (my bright red geraniums look stunning lined-up and overhanging my balcony - very Italian), and I hear everyone talking about eating salads! Nutritionally, if you want to make the most of the food on your plate and give your body a boost of nutrients, then it's best to eat foods that are fresh and in season. The three easy to understand … [Read more...]
