They’re crunchy, nutritious, and add zest to a recipe. Bell peppers are in-season and our warehouse! Do you know where most green bell peppers sold in the U.S. are grown? Most green bell peppers in the U.S. are grown in Florida. Bell peppers are mostly water so they are very low in calories, yet they […]
March kicks off National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle.” Here are 5 ways you can do just that. 1. Shop in-season. Purchasing fruits and vegetables in-season gives you the biggest bang for your buck. In Florida, we find an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables all year long. Find […]
Did you know that bell peppers all come from the same vine but their color and flavor depend on when they’re picked? Or, that just half a cup of baked butternut squash provides more than 100 percent of the recommended daily dietary allowance of vitamin A? That’s just a taste of the produce-centric information […]
Cabbage is a leafy vegetable low in calories and rich in Vitamin C, fiber and folate. Did you know there are over 400 different types of cabbage? Cabbage is a great source of vitamin C and has powerful cancer-fighting nutrients. However, once cabbage is cut the amount of vitamin C decreases. When cooking cabbage, cook […]
