Antioxidants: The Whats, Wheres and Whys

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This statement may sound familiar: "They're really healthy for you because they're packed with antioxidants!"  And you may say, "OH!  Well in that case, I'll have some!"  However, what you really want to say is, "WHAT ARE ANTIOXIDANTS?  WHERE CAN I FIND ANTIOXIDANTS?  WHY DO I NEED ANTOXIDANTS?"

Buyer's Guide to Fruits and Vegetables

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I'd like to introduce our guest blogger for the week, Lindsey Carter, Dietetic Intern.  Lindsey graduated from Meredith College last year with a Masters Degree in Nutrition. After completeing her internship and obtaining her Registered Dietitian credential, she'd like to pursue a career in Maternal and Pediatric Nutrition.

When the grocery store has so many options for fruits and vegetables how can you tell which are actually tasty, fresh, and in season? We’ve all experienced buyer’s remorse at some point, when we’ve selected a fruit or vegetable that’s past its prime, not yet ripe or just downright nasty. How can you avoid these imposters of good taste, these “lemons”?