by RYAN MILEJCZAK When it comes to beef, it’s hard to beat grass-fed. It has higher omega 3s and 6s, a better vitamin profile, and it’s lower in fat and calories. Plus, it’s more humane, because certified grass-fed beef spent its life grazing a pasture rather than on a feedlot. Because the cows are fed […]
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Healthy Snacks Don’t Have to Slow Down Your Kids By RYAN MILEJCZAK Busy kids need healthy foods to stay active and nourish their growing bodies. Extracurricular activities, from sports to 4-H and FFA, require plenty of fuel in the form of food energy. But if you’re a kid on the go, how can you find
by RYAN MILEJCZAK Florida Strawberry Season is in full swing, and this year’s crop is especially delicious thanks to the year’s colder weather. Besides being delicious, strawberries are a great source of vitamin C, manganese, folate, and potassium. They’re also rich in antioxidants. There are tons of great ways to enjoy Florida strawberries, from eating
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3 Fresh Florida Veggie Soups to Try This Winter by RYAN MILEJCZAK With temperatures dipping here in Central Florida, few things are as appetizing as a warm and hearty soup. And by making soups with healthy and fresh Florida veggies, like farm fresh Florida tomatoes, sweet corn, and bell peppers, you can make healthy and
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Stuffed Pepper Recipes Perfect for Ringing In the New Year by RYAN MILEJCZAK Among the many delicious fruits and vegetables grown in Florida, you might not know that bell peppers are one of our biggest crops. In fact, Florida is the largest producer of bell peppers in the U.S. as of 2022. The Florida bell
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by CAROL CORLEY If you’re planning a Thanksgiving meal in Florida, your Thanksgiving might look a bit different from the one the early Pilgrims shared with the Native American Wampanoag people. Their New England harvest would have failed to include some of the foods we enjoy down South, like naval oranges, kumquats, lemons, grapefruit, eggplant,
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In-Season Citrus Pairs With Seafood for the Perfect Combo That’s 100% Floridian by RYAN MILEJCZAK Florida citrus season is underway, and that means it’s time to enjoy some delicious oranges, grapefruits, and more. In October, the season begins with delicious citrus like tangerines, meyers lemons, and navel oranges. As the season rolls into the next
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by CAROL CORLEY Did you know that peanuts are not nuts? They are actually legumes, but we love them, anyway. According to the Mayo Clinic, they are on the list of heart-healthy nuts, so we can snack on them without feeling guilty. Of course, we still have to watch out for calories. Peanuts have 166
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by RYAN MILEJCZAK Florida lobster season is here, and that means it’s time to enjoy that delicious seafood you just caught! The Florida lobster, also known as a Caribbean spiny lobster, is actually different from the lobsters you might find in the tanks at Publix or your favorite seafood restaurant. In fact, the Florida lobster,
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Taco Time: Think Inside the Shell by CAROL CORLEY Let’s say you don’t have a lot of time but you want a meal that is healthy, tasty, and fun. Why not tacos? Pick a protein and add a bunch of vegetables. There is fiber in the vegetables and more in the whole wheat or corn
