12 Weeks of Healthy Food

I've come to think of the 12 Days of Christmas as the 12 Days of Overindulgence. If your schedule has at all resembled ours, we've been eating and drinking more in the last few weeks than we have in the previous few months combined. It's time to get back into a more regular routine for meals. It's time to resolve to eat healthy in 2012.

We, at Daisy Mae's Market, are doing our part to encourage you to develop some healthy eating habits. For the next 12 weeks, we will feature one especially nutritious fruit or vegetable each week. We'll write about it; we'll tweet about it; we'll share recipes using our healthy food of the week. And best of all, with a $15 purchase on any Tuesday-Friday at our Findlay Market location or delivered to you, we'll be giving you that week's featured fruit or vegetable absolutely FREE.

So make your resolution now...Resolve to plan your meals better. Shop at Daisy Mae's at Findlay Market or place an order for Daisy's Delivery of fresh produce. Prepare healthier foods for you and your family in 2012. Make it a Happy, Healthy New Year! 

To be added to our email list for weekly updates that include our 12 Weeks of Healthy Food promotions, send your email address to daisymae@daisymaesmarket.com. 

An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Since we're ready to begin our 12 Days of Healthy Foods, I thought it was only appropriate that we start at the beginning..."A" is for apple...So away we go!
"A" for apple might very well represent "A" for amazing. There are over 7000 varieties of apples in the world, and it seems there is something for everyone. Different colors, different textures, different sizes, sweet or tart...there's an apple for every preference and every cooking need.
The health benefits of apples have been well-documented. High in Vitamin C and fiber, apples have also been shown to reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol and aid in diabetes management. Researchers have also found that apples help build strong bones; other studies have shown apples reduce asthma attacks; other researchers have shown apples can delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Apples have also been shown to aid in weight loss...In one study, researchers showed that those who ate an apple shortly before a meal, ate 15% less at the meal and, thus, were able to lose weight. And, of course, an apple also serves as nature's toothbrush...aiding in keeping teeth clean and gums healthy.
Apples are a ready-to-eat food...so handy to pack in a lunch or take in the car. But, apples are also great in homemade applesauce, in salads, or baked in a variety of recipes. Here's a recipe from Allrecipes.com for Simple Baked Apples that's sure to please everyone in the family.
As part of our 12 Days of Healthy Foods and as a special treat from Daisy Mae's Market...Spend $15 at our Findlay Market location on Tuesday, January 4, and we'll toss in some free apples---just for the health of it!

12 Days of Healthy Foods

January 5 is, for many, considered the 12th day of Christmas. Tradition has it that December 25 is the first day of Christmas and celebrations continue up until the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6. Even if you don't recognize the 12 Days of Christmas, you may feel that you've just experienced your own 12 Days of Overindulgence. If your schedule has at all resembled ours, we've been eating and drinking more in the last few weeks than we have in the previous few months combined. It's time to get back into a more regular routine for meals. It's time to resolve to eat healthy in 2011.

We, at Daisy Mae's Market, are doing our part to encourage you to develop some healthy eating habits. Starting Tuesday, January 4, and for the next 12 days, we will feature one especially nutritious fruit or vegetable each day. We'll write about it; we'll tweet about it; we'll share recipes using our healthy food of the day. And best of all, with a $15 purchase, we'll be giving you that fruit or vegetable FREE on its featured day. 

So make your resolution now...Resolve to plan your meals better, shop at Daisy Mae's at Findlay Market, and prepare healthier foods for you and your family in 2011.
Check back here tomorrow to see what the 1st Day of Healthy Foods will bring!