When I was a little girl, I didn’t see a lot of fruit trees other than ones that grew apples. This is because of where I live. We have short summers and very cold winters. This means that most types of these trees will not survive here. They may grow just fine, but they would never have the time to produce ...
Like most people, fruit juices were a part of my life from a very young age. Almost everyone remembers having canned fruit juice and cookies as a child during recess, or some other break. In my case, it was that awful canned pineapple juice. I don't know if you remember how that stuff tastes, but it ...
It has only been in recent years that the benefits of consuming the Acai Berry pronounced as "A-Sigh-EE" have become known around the world. Yet for many native Brazilians this particular fruit has been part of their diet for many centuries now. It is the antioxidant properties as well as an abundance ...
There are some families that are desert families and some that are not. Mine was definitely a desert family. Growing up, we enjoyed the most sumptuous and extravagant sweets with our dinners. Whether we were going out or staying in, we would have cake, ice cream, truffles, tarts, or some other delicious ...
When my daughter started school I was delighted to see that they had a real focus on health when it came to their lunch menus. I also like that the teachers asked that a healthy snack be sent each day, and that sweets should be saved for special occasions like birthdays and some holiday celebrations. ...
Everyone wants to eat a healthier diet. We’ve all been warned of the possible outcome if our daily menu plan consists of fast food and soda. Regardless of how young you are, this way of eating will eventually catch up with you. Eating a balanced diet that includes dairy products, proteins, and a combination ...
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