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Local Farmers Market Directory

Local Farmers Market Directory

Saturday and Sunday typically mean a chance to go to the local market. Look for Farmer’s markets, foodstands and even distribution centers that will wholesale locally. One of the advantages of a larger metropolitan area is we have several options beyond the normal grocery store. Don’t know what is in your area? Search Local Harvest [...]

Food Revolution and TED Prize with Jamie Oliver

Food Revolution and TED Prize with Jamie Oliver

Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution in Huntington, West Virginia project airs tonight on ABC. In this series of TV shows, Jamie illustrates the epidemic problem of multi-generational eating of processed foods. His goal of eating locally grown and home cooked foods is an effort to teach the Home, school, and corporate providers of food about nutrition [...]

Health Snack – Boiled Eggs as Diet and Real Food

Health Snack – Boiled Eggs as Diet and Real Food

I didn’t always like boiled eggs. I grew up with peeling boiled eggs as a chore. You know, the kind you made a face when your mom called. It was just before every holiday and family gathering. One of my moms designated dishes was deviled eggs. I loved deviled eggs, not the peeling of the [...]

Citrus Fruit – Saving Summer when freezing weather comes

Citrus Fruit – Saving Summer when freezing weather comes

We are experiencing a wicked cold snap in Texas over the next few days. Local farmers have been working all week to pick and save as much of their citrus crops as possible before the inevitable freeze. We are expecting a hard freeze in the Houston area, more than two hours below 25 degrees Fahrenheit. [...]

Pumpkin for a Healthy Holiday

Pumpkin for a Healthy Holiday

Desserts and sweet things are a regular part of holiday celebrations. When choosing something for your sweet tooth, look for Pumpkin Pie! Pumpkin is packed with fiber, vitamins and antioxidants. Key vitamins are A, C & K. Key minerals are magnesium, potassium and iron and if you make your own, you can wind up with [...]

Welcome to In My Best Health – Food and Fitness

Welcome to In My Best Health – Food and Fitness

In my Best Health, where you can learn about organic and sustainable food practices, eating local, clean living and how to naturally keep your body in your best shape. We will cover a wide range of topics as we learn and talk about what is healthy, what is real food, and understanding how to be [...]