Posted on August 18, 2010 by The Healthy Apple
Here I am at our local Farmer’s Market right in Rockefeller Center at the heart of Manhattan. This Farmer’s Market runs Monday thru Fridays during the summer and is a great spot to visit during my lunch break. Veggies are low in calories and loaded with micronutrients, fiber, minerals, vitamins and phytochemicals…so go ahead and [...]
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Posted on July 29, 2010 by The Healthy Apple
While, browsing the isles of the food store recently, I’ve come across numerous products touting ‘Great Source of Fiber’, however, many food companies are attempting to fool consumers such as you and I about the fiber in their products. Start by taking a look at your favorite products, I’m sure you’ll be surprised to see [...]
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