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Seasonal Articles

	These articles about nutrition were written by the Co-op's dietitian, Mary Choate, M.S. R.D.
A Good Tomato in Winter, Where? Fresh fruits and vegetables from states like Florida and California, and countries like Chile and Mexico, may spend as many as 7 to 14 days in transit, before they get to the supermarket. In addition, they may spend time in a store display and then in the refrigerator at home before they are finally consumed. This is enough time to affect nutritional quality and flavor. No wonder finding a good fresh tomato in winter is next to impossible. more
Barbecue Do's Raw foods may be contaminated with bacteria that can make people sick. Proper handling, cooking, and refrigerating of foods can minimize your risk of becoming ill. more
Eating in Step with the Winter Season Imagine cooking with root vegetables in the wintertime as a revolutionary act! According to the Official Manifesto of the "Slow Food" movement, we "should begin at the table with Slow Food. Let us rediscover the flavors and savors of regional cooking...Fast Life has changed our way of being and threatens our environment and our landscapes. So Slow Food is now the only truly progressive answer." more
Ready for Winter? Not Until Your Pantry’s Well-Stocked! Whether it’s an ice storm, a power outage, a big nor’easter, or the end of the millenium, losing basic services like gas, water, and electricity for several days is no fun. Being prepared for winter emergencies can make them less difficult and more of an "adventure". This article will cover emergency food preparedness and safety. For more detailed information, contact the organizations listed below. more
Year-round Tips for Staying Wet and Wild Water is the most abundant nutrient in the body, making up 50% to 80% of your body weight. Every body cell, tissue, and organ needs water to function. In fact, water is the nutrient your body needs in the greatest amount. You could survive as long as six weeks without food, but you couldn't survive more than a week without water. more