National Fresh Celery Month: Crunch through tax day (April 15)
and the entire month of April with Celery. Dip it, load it, slice it
or dice it, this vitamin C packed gem is a low fat, high fiber must have
in your fridge. Fill the u-shaped veggie with cheese or peanut butter
for fun and healthy after-school snack. Learn more about celery and serve up Pork Chow Mein for a celery celebration.
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April 22 - Earth Day:
We make New Year's resolutions every year, right? So why not make an
Earth Day Resolution? Do your part to preserve our planet by resolving
to buy locally grown foods. Locally grown food has three amazing
qualities:
The zip code-based search on Local Harvest's web site
makes it simple to find a farmer's market in your area. We'll also be
covering more about buying locally grown foods in our Earth Day Blog
Post on April 22. Don't miss it!
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National Soy Foods Month:
April is National Soy Foods Month. Soybeans are grown in over 30
states in the United States and sold in grocery stores as soymilk, soy
cheese, tofu, edamame, and energy bars.
Like
meat, soybeans contain the amino acid that is needed to create a
complete protein so they are a great option for Meatless Monday Meals.
Learn more about including versatile, protein rich soy on your menus by
reading about Tofu.
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National Garden Month: The
motto of the National Gardeners Association is "When You Garden, You
Grow". Taking care of plants can most certainly provide an opportunity
to learn, relax, ponder life, and exercise all at the same time. When
you involve kids, you help them learn skills that last a lifetime. If you are ready to start your own backyard garden, read this blog post Planting a Kid-Friendly Garden for tips to get started. Look for another Peas & Carrots blog post later this month about Gardening Fun.
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The Freshest Produce in April Includes:
Apricots, Bananas, Broccoli, Cabbage, Green Beans, Honeydew Melon,
Lettuce, Mangos, Mushrooms, Onions and Leeks, Peas, Pineapple, Rhubarb,
Spinach and Strawberries.
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