Corn adds color, texture, and flavor to your plate and can be eaten as part of a healthy diet. If you’re looking for a new summer recipe, try out these cheddar corn cakes. They go great with grilled protein and roasted vegetables or salad.

The mild sweet flavor of cantaloupe makes it a great fruit for little ones. It contains a variety of nutrients, such as potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin A. The fiber and high-water content of cantaloupe help with hydration and relieving constipation. Learn how it can be great for baby-led weaning as well as a delicious smoothie recipe in our new blog.

Experts say the best way to pick a perfectly ripe cantaloupe is with your nose. You want to sniff the spot where the stem was to find out if the melon is ripe. A ripe melon will smell sweet and fragrant. Once you have picked the perfect melon, you can make a delicious Cantaloupe sorbet with it. Find the recipe here.

Summer is the peak season for cantaloupe, and there is nothing sweeter than biting into a slice of this juicy ripe melon. Cantaloupe can be prepared in many ways. Read our blog to find a delicious cantaloupe salad recipe.

Increase Your Daily Intake of Fruits and Vegetables: Veggie Snacks, Dips, and More! Find tons of ideas in this edition of Healthy Highlights.

This week we are sharing three more ways to increase fruit and vegetable intake with breakfast, sauces, and snacks. The options to eat fruits and/or vegetables are endless, and you should aim to serve them with every meal, targeting five or more servings per day.

Whole eggs provide many functions in traditional baking. The components of the whole egg work together to provide structure, texture, leavening, flavor, color, tenderness, and moisture. For a fun recipe using a skillet in the oven, read our blog on making the perfect Dutch Baby.

Quiche is a classic egg dish that has been a staple of French cuisine since the early 1800’s. Quiche is a tart filled with an egg and cream custard with added cheese, meat/seafood, and/or vegetables. Over time, healthier versions of quiche have emerged. One such modern day quiche is our vegetable quinoa quiche recipe detailed here.

Some people are hesitant to eat eggs because they are high in cholesterol (about 187 mg per egg); however, there is no strong research that links eating eggs to heart disease. In fact, the cholesterol from eggs has far less of an impact on the cholesterol in your blood compared to eating foods that contain trans-fat or are high in saturated fat. Thus, eggs can be consumed as part of heart-healthy diet.

Some leafy greens like spinach and arugula are best when eaten raw and do not require cooking. Kale can also be eaten raw, but it is generally recommended to lightly cook kale to temper the bitterness or massage it well with some oil to help make it more tender. And always be sure to remove the thick center stem!

Despite leafy greens being versatile vegetables, many people struggle with incorporating them regularly into the diet. For new eaters, an easy way to add greens is by blending them into smoothies, tomato sauce, or soup broth.