Asparagus, beets, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, New Potatoes, onions green peas, rhubarb, snap peas, spinach, yellow squash, zucchini are ripe and delicious this time of year in Southeast Texas and Louisiana. […]
Nutrition Tips
How to Save $ at the Supermarket
If you are looking to save money at the supermarket, don’t overlook store brand foods. Market Basket takes pride in delivering quality products for the best price. Store brands can […]
Do Apples Need to be Refrigerated?
On your next shopping trip to Market Basket, notice how apples are displayed. They are unrefrigerated because apples do not need refrigeration until they began to soften slightly. Apples should […]
How to Keep Bananas Longer
Shop Market Basket year-round for delicious and nutritious bananas. They are a good source of nutrition. Each banana contains approximately 450 milligrams of potassium 25 micrograms of folate 3 grams […]
Keep Decaying Fruit Away from Other Fruits
Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Fruits can be kept at room temperature until they ripen. Once fruits ripen, keep them in the refrigerator or freezer. Sort your fruit […]
How to Choose a Ripe Cantaloupe
Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Cantaloupe is a seasonal fruit and warm spring weather brings the right time to start purchasing cantaloupe. To select a ripe cantaloupe, look […]
High Protein Beans are Inexpensive
Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Beans are high in protein and are an inexpensive way to obtain rich nutrients like folate, magnesium and protective phytochemicals. Beans are high […]
Kids Can Make Snacks
Parents, allow kids to assemble their own healthy snacks. For example, kids love trail mix – let them mix their own favorite variety of snacks in the trail mix. Purchase […]
Healthy Snacks for Kids
Children need snacks to fuel their busy bodies and minds. Healthy snacks help kids get important nutrients and provide necessary calories and fuel for learning in school, sports, and other […]
National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month is a terrific month to promote healthier meals at home. The Academy of Dietetics has many handouts and games available to help parents teach healthy eating tips […]