Fruit on Shine

Help Wanted: Coconut Pluckers

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Regular readers of this blog know that there is a story behind every food item.

Whether it is beef, chocolate, yogurt or avocado, some sort of growing, nutritional, political or marketing tale can be told.

Some stories are more tangential than others. Witness the article in…

Fabulous Finales: 12 Thanksgiving Desserts to Finish Your Feast

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Pies, crisps, tarts, and cheesecake: Here are 12 luscious ways to finish the feast. Related: 6 Tips to a Stress-Free…

5 Healthy After School Snacks

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By Heather Rutherford Healthy after school snacks are an important part of a child's day. The USDA suggests that children between the ages of six and twelve should eat at least two of the following items each day after school in their after school snacks: dairy, meat, fruit or vegetables…

EAT MORE PLANT FOOD - SIMPLE

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Phytochemicals In Plant-based Foods Could Help Battle Obesity, Disease Eating healthy servings of broccoli or leafy greens first could help people battle metabolic processes that lead to obesity and heart disease, a new study from University of Florida reports.

Field Trip: Parental Permission and Snack Required

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Ten snacks to give your kid if he’s going for a ride on a helium balloon:

1. Oatmeal and raisin cookies 2. Unsalted nuts 3. Hummus with cut-up veggies 4. Dark chocolate 5. Fresh fruit 6. Dried fruit 7.

Top 10 Favorite “Junk-Food”-Inspired Breakfasts for Kids

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It’s hard enough to get out of bed in the morning without having to whip up some intimidating Martha Stewart masterpiece for the kids. Fueling your little ones for the day can be fun and easy with these “junk food” inspired breakfasts. We promise, they’re…

Pick out the Perfect Pear, Every Time

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By Lori Rice Known for their sweet flavor and juicy, hearty texture, pears are an asset to any healthy eating plan. Eaten whole with the nutritious skin, this fruit provides 4 g of dietary fiber, according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pears are also a good source of…

Reasons to Eat Organic Foods

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By Sarah Valek

Would you like a side of chemical residue with your food? Probably not. Unlike conventionally-produced food, organic foods are grown without the use of synthetic chemical fertilizers, pesticides, growth hormones and genetic modification. Even though organic…

User post: Whole wheat banana bread with mint sauce

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I’ve always wondered why banana bread is called banana bread and not banana cake.

Is it because it’s baked in a bread pan, and not in a round pan? Is…