Category Archives: Nutrition

Are Canned Fruits and Vegetables Bad for My Kids?

Most people are surprised to learn that canned and frozen fruits and vegetables are not bad but good!  The nutrient content of canned and frozen fruits and vegetables is comparable to that of fresh fruits and vegetables.  I’ve heard people say, “If it isn’t fresh, it doesn’t count.”  Thankfully, that just isn’t true.  In some cases canned and frozen is even superior in nutrient content than fresh produce.  For example studies have shown that fresh tomatoes have less lycopene than
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Double Or Triple Take On Pot Roast

Recently our son was back on leave. Whenever he is home I try to make meals that he doesn't get where he is stationed. In the past he has asked for stuffed peppers, Pad Thai, and Tater Tot casserole. Nothing fancy, just dishes that evoke positive memories. This time around he had no specific wishes just that we DO NOT have chicken. So out came a beef pot roast and into the Dutch oven. I know many people

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