Grains take the spotlight In the last part of our series of features dedicated to nutrition education. We explain what makes some grains better for us than others, break down their positive health benefits and address some of their perceived negatives, and identify the types of grains we'll welcome onto our plate any time.
In our latest feature aimed toward nutrition education, we focus on fruits and vegetables, and why their colors can be important for your overall health, including your immune and cardiovascular systems, eyes, testosterone and cognitive function. We also look at several produce picks by pigmentation and serve you a taste of their respective nutrients and health benefits.
March is a month dedicated toward nutrition. Peak whets your appetite for nutritional knowledge with the first in a series of features that focus on the food groups highlighted in the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) MyPlate guidelines. We also make some recommendations as to what foods may work best for your personal menu.