Thanksgiving dinner will not be complete without the beloved cranberry sauce.

The peak season for cranberries is in the fall when the fruit takes on its distinctive deep red color.  They are cultivated mainly in Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Washington, and Oregon.
Most cranberries are processed into products such as juice, sauce, and sweetened dried cranberries.  The berry is also used in baking muffins and scones but, unlike many other berries, is normally considered too tart to be eaten by itself.
Cranberries are a good source of vitamins A and …

Who would’ve thought those Thanksgiving sweet potatoes can help you stay fit and healthy?

Sweet potatoes are packed with essential vitamins and minerals.  It is an excellent source of vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene, a very good source of vitamin C and manganese and a good source of vitamin B6, copper, potassium and iron.
Sweet potatoes have antioxidant properties that may prevent conditions such as atherosclerosis, diabetic heart disease, and colon cancer.   They contain anti-inflammatory properties that have been shown to reduce the severity of conditions such as asthma, osteoarthritis …

Butternut squash is in season!

Being low in fat and high in fiber makes butternut squash exceptionally heart-healthy. It is an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin B6 and a very good source of potassium, manganese as well as vitamin C.
Its deep orange color indicates that it is rich in nutrients known as carotenoids, shown to reduce the risk of heart disease.  It is particularly rich in beta-carotene, which the body quickly converts to vitamin A.  Because of its high antioxidant content, butternut squash has anti-inflammatory properties that …

by Kate Haisch
Many people regularly take fish oil supplements to increase their consumption of omega-3 fats. These fats have been proven to reduce the incidence of coronary artery or coronary heart disease.  They have also been found to reduce the development of cardiovascular disease and inflammation.
Fish oil has been shown in clinical trials to reduce the incidence of heart disease by lowering cholesterol.  In addition, fish oil may help control glucose in diabetics.  It also may lower blood pressure, improve rheumatoid arthritis and help reduce risk of death from heart attack.
Omega-3 …

by Kate Haisch
Everyone should take care of their eyes.  More so with age, since eye cataracts and age-related macular degeneration are the leading causes of blindness in older adults.  Proper nutrition is always the most powerful preventive medicine and so you may ask what foods can be good for the eyes?

Nutrition for You recommends the following list of foods that can help you keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp.
Leafy greens such as kale and spinach because they are packed with the antioxidants necessary to reduce incidents of eye  …

Many Americans love a good cup of coffee.  But the nutritive value of this beloved beverage has remained under scrutiny.  More recent medical studies, however, show that drinking regular or decaffeinated coffee moderately can actually provide numerous health benefits.

Health Benefits
Coffee is rich in a variety of antioxidants which researchers believe may be responsible for its cancer-fighting and disease-preventing benefits.  For example, research studies suggest that moderate coffee consumption may be linked to a decreased rate of Type 2 diabetes and liver cancer.  Drinking coffee moderately may also reduce the risks …