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At the Fall Market: Squash, Apples and Blue Pumpkins?

The rich colors of autumn are captured in the gorgeous produce that is available at fall farmers markets across the country. Delicious fruits and vegetables such as pumpkins, squash, apples, pears, plums, corn and sweet potatoes are coming into season.

Taking Vitamins? They’re No Substitute for a Healthy Diet

According to ABC News, 44 percent of Americans report that they take supplements daily, but many of them are unaware of what nutritional benefits they are getting from these vitamins.

Grab-and-Go Breakfasts Straight From Your Kitchen: Save money and your waistline

Fortunately, you do not have to go through the drive-thru or reach for prepackaged, expensive convenience foods at the grocery store to have a quick and easy breakfast! When you prepare and package your own individually-portioned breakfast recipes at home, you can save money and make healthier choices. 

Soy and Breast Cancer: Food that Heals

A study recently published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that eating soy products could decrease the recurrence of breast cancer.

Stretching Your Food Dollar: 7 Quick Tips to Savings

Already struggling with tight budgets, making every food dollar go as far as possible will become even more vital to American shoppers as grocery prices rise. Here are 7 simple tips to stretch your food dollar at your local supermarket.

Use of Food Pantries on the Rise, Making the Most of Your Food Budget

As Americans struggle with unemployment and underemployment, they are turning to food pantries to save money and keep their families fed. In the coming weeks we will be featuring a series of articles about stretching your grocery dollars to the max. 

Treats without the Trick, Homemade Halloween Treats

Halloween is the one day of the year that should be full of sweet treats! According to the National Association of Counties, the average person eats about 24 lbs of candy throughout the year - a lot of it at Halloween! Preparing a few delicious Halloween goodies in your own kitchen provides a healthier way to celebrate Halloween with your kids.

Dia de los Muertos: Mexican Day of the Dead

Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday celebrated November 1 and 2. It is a blend of Aztec and Catholic traditions. Even though Halloween and Dia de los Muertos are close together on the calendar and have similar themes, they are not related.