Secret Food Series - Apple (4 of 10)

You have probably enjoyed apples your whole life, but never realized the “Eat an Apple a Day to Keep the Doctor Away” expression was for real!  Apples are a rich source of various nutrients that are found in the skin, core, and meat of the apple.. all of these chemicals provide amazing health benefits & here are just a few: Vitamin C - a powerful natural antioxidant, B-complex vitamins (riboflavin, thiamin, and vitamin B-6)...

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Secret Food Series - Cinnamon (3 of 10)

You have probably enjoyed cinnamon your whole life, but never realized its historical importance or the health benefits of this tasty spice! 

Cinnamon is the brownish-reddish inner bark of the cinnamon tree. Cinnamon farmers first shave the outer bark off the trees, and then shave the inner bark, the cinnamon layer. When the cinnamon is dried it naturally curls up into “quills”

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Secret Food Series - Pumpkin (2 of 10)

Pumpkin is a winter squash, and comes in hundreds of varieties. While each type varies in shape, color, size and flavor, they all share some common characteristics. Their shells are hard and difficult to pierce, the inside is mildly sweet and a fine grained texture. AND, they all have super healthy seeds inside their hollow cavities...

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