FOOD FOR THOUGHT

One of the best things about potatoes is that they are a great source of fiber, which helps to keep you feeling full and satisfied longer, providing your body with a steady source of sustainable energy.

Watermelons contain lycopene which is found primarily in red and pink fruits and vegetables. It is a powerful antioxidant, and it is associated with many health benefits including a reduced risk of certain cancers, improved heart health, and enhanced skin protection from UV damage. Still, don’t forget your sunscreen.

In March, the Trump Administration had the USDA cut over a billion dollars in federal funding to food banks, which includes a provision that provided schools with fresh foods from local farmers.

If you are ever stuck on an island and all they grow is potatoes, you’ll be good. And the fact that you can make vodka from potatoes is an added plus.

These days, no matter how much good fruit, good veggies and tofu I ingest, my mind seems to be having great difficulties.

You don’t have to eat just fruit, vegetables and grains. Go for a burrito and salsa! Live dangerously and have a margarita with that meal.

By SA Tripi –– Feeding Fido So many of us strive to eat well, exercise and take care of our bodies. I can’t speak for everyone, but I’d like to

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By SA Tripi Watching what you eat? Need to lose a few pounds? What is often one of the first things to be removed from your daily intake of food?

By SA Tripi  As I sit in my dark kitchen with three windows open hoping desperately for any kind of breeze, I think of Hurricane Beryl, that knocked down our

By SA Tripi  On a warm summer night, stadiums, covered or not, have the smell of food floating through the air. Once upon a time it was hot dogs, beer

By SA Tripi   If you are vegan or vegetarian, the most asked question you get, once people get over the shock that you live in Texas and don’t eat barbecue,