The Other Green Fruit: Avocados

Avocados are fruits with tons of flavor and richness to add to sandwiches, salads, or dips like guacamole.  They are a great source of monounsaturated fats that have been proven to reduce the risk of heart disease.  They contain other nutritional components like thiamine, riboflavin, beta carotene, and vitamin C.  Avocados have the highest content of the carotenoid lutein, which is important for eye health.

For tips on selecting and storing avocados, check out this YouTube video.  To learn more about the two main types of avocados, Hass & Fuerte, click here. How do you like your avocados?

Indiana's Fresh Produce

   Fruits and vegetables that are fresh always have better taste.  Want to know what's in season in Indiana?  Check out this website that gives a run down on the produce that is fresh now! Broccoli, asparagus, cabbage, radishes, and strawberries are just a few that are in season in June.

        

One Minute Healthy Snack Ideas

Need healthy snack ideas that don't take all day to make? Do you know how to make sure your snacks can hold you over in between meals and help provide the nutrition you need each day?

One thing to remember is having at least 3 food groups in each snack: fruits/vegetables (for added nutrition), whole grains (to help incorporate more fiber), and protein (to hold you over until your next meal).

One idea included, in this short video from WebMD, is sliced apples, a low-fat cheese stick, and whole grain crackers. For more snack ideas view this video!