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The Benefits of Quinoa: Cultivated over 5,000 years ago in the Andes, quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) has been called the “mother grain” and the “gold of the Incas”. Technically, it's not a grain but a seed, although it is used all the same ways as other whole grains.
One of the most frequently asked questions we get here at Fresh Rx is how to get protein when shifting to a more plant based diet. We always suggest adding some of the items below to your salad:
Legumes are a class of plants that include beans, lentils and peas. Beans, lentils and peas are an inexpensive, healthy source of potassium, and protein. Legumes can count as either a protein or a vegetable.
Are you looking to incorporate more organic produce and food products into your diet? Shannon Bonsell, Clinical Nutrition Manager at Jupiter Medical Center has put together a great resource including how to look for different grocery store chains organic labels. Check it out!
The produce provided to you in your farm share is always pre-washed. However, it is important to wash all fruit and vegetables before you eat them to ensure they are clean and safe to eat. Click here for tips on how to properly wash produce (both organic and non-organic) and salad greens.
Latest research shows that cholesterol in food does not necessarily raise one’s cholesterol. In fact, whole eggs help to raise HDL, the good cholesterol, that helps prevent heart disease.