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Vegetables of the Future: Kalettes!

Behind the scenes, innovative growers work hard to develop new species of fruits and vegetables for consumer enjoyment. The last “veggie of the future” was introduced in 1993 and called the Broccolini… That was until this past year. Science’s latest creation is a hybrid veggie called Kalettes, which are as adorable as they are delicious! […]

REVIEWED BY: Amy Habig, MPH, RDN, LD, Program Specialist, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, Ohio State University Extension, habig.13@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • http://pixabay.com/en/ornamental-cabbage-cabbage-kale-163850/
  • http://pixabay.com/en/kale-green-vegetable-curly-kale-233127/
  • http://pixabay.com/en/brussels-sprouts-vegetables-463378/

Garden Beets – Give This Trendy Vegetable a Try

Table or garden beets (or salads from beet tops) are showing up on menu’s and recipe boards everywhere. If you haven’t tried them in a while, it may be time to give them another shot at becoming a favorite. Many “Super Food” lists contain beets because of their antioxidant properties, folate, fiber, potassium, vitamin A, […]

WRITTEN BY: Lisa Barlage, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Ross County.

REVIEWED BY: Elizabeth Smith, NE Regional Program Specialist, SNAP-ED, Ohio State University Extension.

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • La Grande Farmers' Market: https://www.flickr.com/photos/37884983@N03/3744275725/
  • Compfight: http://compfight.com
  • CC: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

What is that leafy green?

On my last trip to the grocery store the cashier asked “what exactly is this?” in reference to my favorite vegetable: kale. Kale is an amazing vegetable is starting to be recognized for its exceptional nutrient richness, health benefits, and delicious flavor. A leafy green, kale is available in several varieties. It belongs to the […]

WRITTEN BY: Melissa Welker M.Ed., B.S., Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Fulton County, Maumee Valley EERA, welker.87@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, CFLE, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County, Maumee Valley EERA, powers-barker.1@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • www.webmd.com
  • www.allrecipes.com
  • www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org
  • www.migarden.msu.edu

Spring Live Healthy Live Well Email Wellness Challenge

Are you interested in maintaining your weight or even losing a few pounds this spring?  Could you use some encouragement and guidance but don’t have time to attend classes?  Want tips to help you grow herbs, start a garden or eat more local foods? Does this sound interesting to you?  If so, give our Spring […]

Sneak A Zucchini on Your Neighbor’s Porch

Are you ready to celebrate the vegetable gardener’s biggest holiday? The OSU Extension, Lucas County office is celebrating the summer holiday of “Sneak A Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch”. Join us in this fun seasonal festivity on August 8th! Have you ever filled stockings in the winter, snuck money under pillows or hidden eggs around […]

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