We’ve moved!

Spring greetings to our loyal readers of The Produce Lady blog! While we’ve noticed that older blog posts continue to be viewed, you may have noticed a lack of new blog posts on this site. Actually, we’ve been busy posting, but we’ve relocated the blog (including older posts) to our newly revised website, http://www.theproducelady.org. It’s the […]

Quickest Way to a Person’s Heart

February is American Heart Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in America, claiming more than half a million lives each year. Obesity is a key contributor in developing heart disease, but fighting obesity by incorporating a healthy diet […]

“Super” Snacks for the Big Game

Aside from family and friends, food may be the single most important factor for fans looking to enjoy the Super Bowl each year. We know some of you may be planning to serve chips, fried finger-foods or the occasional frothy beverage at your gameday get-together, but there are healthier, alternative snacks that are sure to […]

Taking Control of Your Resolution to Eat Healthier in the New Year

The new year offers us an opportunity to start fresh and take another step toward better health. For many folks, that step may be losing weight, eating healthier, exercising or a combination of all the above. A worthy cause to be sure, but as Time Magazine pointed out earlier this year, dieting is one of the most commonly broken New Year’s resolutions! We’re here to share some advice to help keep you on the healthy track in 2012.

Protein…from Plants!

When we think of consuming protein, we typically think of meat, but protein is also found in plants, including legumes, nuts, seeds, grains and even fruits and vegetables. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the recommended daily allowance of protein is 10 to 35 percent of your calorie intake, dependent on age. […]