Most of us are accustomed to seeing and eating the typical white or yellow fleshed potatoes. You might also be familiar with the rich orange color of the delicious sweet potato. But did you know that there is actually a purple potato out there!?

The purple potato is native to South America, and is named for its deep purple skin as well as the purple flesh within it. There are …

The start of school and the decreasing temperatures brings one of our favorite times of the year, football season! We love spending our Saturdays tailgating and watching our favorite teams take on their opponents! People tend to think that football season is a time to “splurge” in the food department, because let’s be honest, it can be hard to make tailgating a healthy affair. …

Who says that heart-healthy eating has to be bland and tasteless? Our recipe for Almond Crusted French Toast with Fig Jam is sure to add some flavor without the extra fat!

Eating nuts as part of a healthy diet can be good for your heart. Besides being packed with protein, nuts contain unsaturated fats (aka the “good” fats), omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, vitamin E, and plant …

Labor Day has always seemed like a bookend or exclamation point to the summer. Granted, in Texas, it's still pretty hot but Texans can feel the relief of fall just around the corner.

This salad feels like the perfect dish for Labor Day. The cold, creaminess of the cream cheese and Greek yogurt are a refreshing reminder of the closing summer days while the crisp, tart apples …

Most of us know that broccoli is a healthy option when it comes to choosing different food items to put on our plate. But do you know why it is considered a powerhouse of nutrition? As we continue through the color wheel, let’s focus on this all-star green food.

Not only is broccoli low in calories, but it contains many essential vitamins and minerals that our …

Did you know that the word zucchini comes from the Italian word “zucca” which means squash? Zucchini is in fact a type of squash! Just in time for summer, zucchini is in season, easily available and inexpensive! Not only is zucchini a fun word to say but it's also a fun vegetable to add to any meal or as part of the main dish. Zucchini is low in fat, low in sodium and …

August is Green Month and stepping out of the produce section and grabbing something off the shelf is a great way to add additional greens to your basket. Today something we're talking about and what you should be looking for is Green Tea! It can be found in the bulk foods section or down the hot beverage aisle.

Green tea is primarily made up of …

As we continue to move through the color wheel this year, August is all about our green foods! The Green chile has a mild, sweet flavor and much less bite than other varieties of chile peppers. However, this chile pepper packs a powerful punch by providing an assortment of essential nutrients and has only 30 calories per 1⁄2 cup serving! Green chile peppers provide well …