In Season for February

Matters of the heart are always important, but especially so during the month of February. Not only is there Valentine's Day to think about, February is also American Heart Month. This is a good time to evaluate your food choices and the impact they may have on your heart. Fresh, in season fruits and vegetables are among the best choices you can make for your heart health.

Produce In Season Now

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Healthy Ethnic Fare
Good Global Foods

Color Your Menus with Nutritional Winter Squash

Glorious Garlic
Enjoy the Flavor and Nutritional Benefits of "The Stinking Rose"

Lighten Up Your Lunches!
Enjoy Healthy and Refreshing Midday Meals with Fresh Produce

Explore Your Pantry and Refrigerator
Three Affordable and Healthy Recession-Proof Meal Suggestions

5 Super-Healthy Snacks
Curb Your Hunger With These Nutritious Noshes!

Produce Color

Produce that share color often share health benefits. Learn all about eating by color!


Winter Recipes

The cold, frosty days and nights of winter belie the depth of flavor found in the season's bounty of fresh foods. Sparkling, bright citrus, from lemons to tangerines, add vibrant acidity to vinaigrettes and desserts. Root vegetables braised with beef and lamb become more delicious the longer they stay in the pot. And seafood is the perfect ingredient for making robust stews.


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Potassium

Helps control the body's fluid balance, helps muscles contract, transmits nerve impulses and aids in heart and kidney function.

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Dislcaimer: The information on this module is not intended to be used as a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional about your health and the health of others, and before acting upon any recommendation made in this module. Please note that medical information is constantly changing, so some information may be out of date.