Healthy Ingredient Spotlight: Chickpeas

Healthy Ingredient Spotlight: Chickpeas

Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are part of the legume family. Chickpeas are high in protein and make an excellent replacement for meat in vegetarian and vegan diets. As a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, chickpeas offer a variety of health...
Healthy Ingredient Spotlight: Peaches

Healthy Ingredient Spotlight: Peaches

This sweet, juicy, stone fruit is best eaten in the summer months.  Summer is the harvest time for peaches grown in Texas so you can eat your fruit almost as soon as it’s picked. Fruit begins to lose nutrients once they are picked so eating fruit in season maximizes...
Healthy Ingredient Spotlight: Bell Peppers

Healthy Ingredient Spotlight: Bell Peppers

Bell peppers are sweet, mild and come in a variety of beautiful colors. They are low in calories but high in nutrients, such as vitamin C, which supports your immune system. Vitamin E found in bell peppers keeps skin youthful. The sulfur content in bell peppers makes...

Healthy Ingredient Spotlight: Fermented Food

Fermented foods are an excellent addition to any diet. During the fermentation process, foods develop good bacteria such as those in probiotic, as well as helpful enzymes. The bacteria predigest certain food components, making them easier for your gut to handle and...
Healthy Ingredient Spotlight: Asparagus

Healthy Ingredient Spotlight: Asparagus

This green vegetable is packed with nutrients like vitamins A, C, E, K, B6, folate, iron, copper, calcium, protein and fiber. Asparagus is great for gut health. It is a source of prebiotic fiber that promotes the growth of healthy gut bacteria. This fiber-rich food...