Did you know that Strawberries are considered a superfood and are ranked second among the top ten antioxidant containing fruits? They are packed full of vitamin C, potassium, folate, phytonutrients and fiber, which aid in a healthy heart. One of the best things about strawberries is how unique and versatile they can be! They make a great addition to any salad, …

Color Your Basket Red this month with lean cuts of red meat and red kidney beans! Now you may be surprised that we are promoting a red meat recipe during heart health month here at Market Street, but according to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines red meat is now off the list of foods to avoid. In many cases choosing lean cuts of red meat is a healthier choice as compared to …

Beets are a funny little vegetable, aren’t they? For some, they’re definitely an acquired taste. For others, the beets at the salad bar have no chance.

These dark hued roots have had a marketing makeover. Just like their other veggie friends, kale and cauliflower, beets are growing in popularity.

Beets are a good source of fiber, folate, antioxidants, …

One of the keys to maintaining blood sugar is portion control. And thanks to the low-carbohydrate density of berries, you can have a generous amount. Raspberries, for example, have a serving size of one cup! One cup provides just 60 calories, 12 grams of carbohydrates, 8 grams of fiber and 44% of your daily value of Vitamin C.

Raspberries are also a great source of …

As most of you know by now, our dietitians are helping you Color your Basket. January is all about green foods, and we can’t leave out the ever-popular avocado. This delicious fruit is a powerhouse of nutrition and can be used in so many unique ways! Avocados are a great source of the heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and are high in potassium and Vitamin C. Vitamin C …

Perhaps you’ve seen this big green monster in our stores and wondered what it was. This is the pummelo fruit which was originally called citrus maximus, for obvious reasons.

It’s a Chinese grapefruit that tastes sweet like a traditional grapefruit but a little less acidic.

When selecting a pummelo choose one that feels heavy for its size - that means it’s …

Have you heard the saying, “good things come in small packages?” Well this couldn’t be more true when talking about pistachios! These small, green nuts have so many great healthful benefits and are a great part of any balanced diet. Pistachios are a good source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (the heart healthy fats), protein, fiber, and phytochemicals, to …

Well it is officially 2016! The Dietitians at Market Street have been working very hard preparing for 2016 and we are very happy to introduce “Color your Basket!” This year, we are going to be focusing on all the different colorful foods and the health benefits associated with each color. It’s going to be a fun year and we are so excited to start January off with the …