TIP OF THE DAY: Keeping Nuts Fresh

Nuts are full of heart-healthy nut oil. But whether in the nut or in a bottle of oil, nut oils turn rancid more quickly than other oils. If you don’t plan to use the nuts within a couple of months, store them in resealable plastic bags in the refrigerator or freezer. The fridge will extend…
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NEWS: Apple Health Benefits

There’s truth in the adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” You can boost your immunity with apples—including apple products such as 100% apple juice, cider and apple sauce. According to the U.S. Apple Association, recent research suggests that apples might be the key to achieving a stronger immune system and better gut…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 5 Healthy Foods To Integrate Into your Diet

We don’t want National Nutriton Month (March) to roll away without sharing some healthy food recommendations. Whole grains are one of our favorite easy switches and there are lists and lists of others. These five foods were nominated by Healthy Steps by Jokari. They’re easy to integrate into your diet. Walnuts. A rich source of…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Removing Orange Peel & Pith

Have trouble peeling oranges? Try thin-skinned mandarins instead. Photo courtesyFloridaJuice.com.   We recently received a gift of delicious oranges from Harry & David. But boy, it wasn’t easy to remove the peel and the pith. Then we remembered our Mom’s tip: Roll the orange on a hard surface, pressing down firmly. We then scored the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Spring Picnic Under The Blossoms (Hanami)

The annual Cherry Blossom Festival will be held in Washington, D.C. beginning this Saturday, March 26th through April 20th. This is the trees’ 99th anniversary. In 1912, the Committee of Japanese Residents of New York donated two thousand Japanese Flowering Cherry trees to New York City. Most of them were planted in our nation’s capital…
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