In the U.S we have the luxury of enjoying different kinds of foods all year round. Spring is the time of year to enjoy foods that are fresh and locally grown. Farmers Markets are so readily available all over the city!
Fresh produce has better flavor, higher nutritional value, and less environmental burden due to less fuel used in transport. Farmers Markets also provide you with a chance to try a fruit or vegetable you have never had before. So stock up on these locally grown foods and create meals based on what is in season.
Here are a list of some spring fruits and vegetables in season in Ohio:
Asparagus
Beans
Broccoli
Carrots
Spinach
Rhubarb
Strawberries
Herbs such as parsley, oregano, rosemary, etc.
Try this recipe for a healthy, delicious snack that kids are sure to love!
Strawberry Nilla Nibbles
Prep Time: 5 minutes Makes: 1 serving
Ingredients:
4 Reduced Fat Nilla Wafers
2 Tbsp. thawed Cool Whip Lite Whipped Topping
2 medium strawberries, halved
Directions:
Place wafers on small dessert plate.
Top each with 1-1/2 tsp. of the whipped topping and 1 strawberry half.
Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information: Calories 90, Total fat 2 g, Saturated fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 60 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Dietary fiber 1 g, Sugars 9 g, Protein 1 g, Vitamin A 0 %DV, Vitamin C 25 %DV, Calcium 0 %DV, Iron 2 %DV
From Kraftfoods.com
