At Their Peak:

Guess what? Summertime is here and your garden is ready for action. Here are the fresh goodies that are coming into season.


Asparagus: This is a very low calorie vegetable, and a good source of antioxidants such as lutein, zea-xanthin, corotenes, and crypto-xanthins.









Chayote Squash: Cholesterol free, low in calories, and a great source of Vitamin C. (Can be substituted for summer squash.)






Red Leaf Lettuce:  Low in sodium and an excellent source of Vitamins A and K.







Kill the Heat
Don't worry, these fruits are back too!

Honeydew: Pair salty prosciutto with sweet melon for a quick lunch salad. Protein packed freshness!

Strawberry: Freeze it into a Popsicle and they will last all season. Besides, it makes for a great afternoon snack at the office.

Mango: Chop it into fine pieces and make a delicious salsa. Add red pepper, green onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, and lemon juice, and use a topping on your fish for dinner.

Pineapple: Grill your pineapple and create a sweet addition to your lunch or dinner plate. It complements any meat dish.

Science Says the fruits and veggies above have even more benefits besides their nutrients. A study published in the peer-reviewed journal, Environmental Health Perspectives, shows that food packaging is the major source of exposure to hormone disruptors, BPA and DEHP, in children and adults. A fresh food diet reduces levels of these chemicals by half, after just three days.