Eat Frozen Strawberries Year-Round to Naturally Boost Your Immunity

As greater importance is placed on building strong immune systems these days, nutrients such as vitamin C are gaining in popularity.

According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, fruits and vegetables are the best sources of vitamin C. Getting your vitamin C from food helps the body absorb the vitamin better and minimizes any risk of toxicity.  

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Try a Grill-Roasted Turkey this Thanksgiving

If you want a traditional, perfectly carved, Thanksgiving turkey but would like to bring a delicious twist to the meal, then look to chef, cookbook author, and James Beard–award nominee Kathy Gunst. She has discovered a way to bring the tradition of the Thanksgiving turkey to the holiday table in an unconventional way.

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Traditional Thanksgiving Desserts

Oakbrook Terrace, IL – One thing most people are thankful for each Thanksgiving is a variety of desserts including pumpkin and pecan pies.

Pumpkin pie dates back to at least 1621, when Native Americans introduced the crop to the early American settlers of Plymouth. Hollowed-out shells were probably mixed with milk, honey, and spices and then baked in hot ashes, as the early colonists did not have ovens.

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Creamy, Cheesy, Scalloped Sweet Potatoes, a Sweet and Savory Side

Merced, CA – Here’s a delicious twist on an old favorite: creamy, cheesy, scalloped sweet potatoes, an easy-to-make casserole that will wow everyone at the table.

High in fiber and loaded with vitamins and minerals, California sweet potatoes add just a hint of sweetness to this rich and savory dish. Serve it next to your Easter ham, your Thanksgiving turkey, or with a store-bought roasted chicken on a regular old Wednesday night.

Deliciously indulgent, it’ll be your new favorite side dish.

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