Growing list of 'superfruits' pack a nutritional wallop
(ARA) - Powering up your diet with superfruit-rich dishes can be easier than you think. The superfruit title is no longer reserved for berries -- nutritionists now include other antioxidant- and vitamin-rich juicy gems on the superfruit list, such as peaches, mangos and oranges.

Groceries from the Backyard: A Harvest of Savings
(ARA) - The economy is tanking, grocery bills are climbing and food safety scares are on the rise. For the 43 million Americans planning a vegetable garden this year, growing your own is a matter of dollars and sense.

Simple steps to reduce sodium in your summer dining
(ARA) - From the barbecue sauce you slather on your grilled chicken to the frozen dinner you grab between coming home from work and running the kids to soccer practice, sodium is simply everywhere in warm-weather fare.

Healthy Grocery Shopping on a Budget
(ARA) - American households are rediscovering the art of cooking at home. More than 35 percent of consumers are cutting back on their restaurant dining, according to a recent American Research Group study. As many of us make this shift away from our favorite eateries, you may be tempted to turn to fast food rather than your kitchen.

'Functional foods' that pack a healthy antioxidant punch
(ARA) - Antioxidants work in our bodies to prevent or slow the damage done by free radicals. Like rust on a car, oxidation can damage our cells and may contribute to age-related health problems. Antioxidants are known to provide anti-aging properties and, according to the American Dietetic Association, may even increase immune function and possibly decrease the risk of infection and cancer.

Summer family fun with blueberries
(ARA) - Summer brings warm weather, a break from school and endless hours spent outdoors with friends and family. Summer is also a time for good eating, with farmer's markets and roadside stands brimming over with the fruits and berries of the season. Locally grown blueberries are available in most areas of the country and from all reports, this year's supply is excellent.

Easy ways to tap olive oil's goodness
(ARA) - Pure, all-natural foods have been gaining in popularity. From choosing whole-wheat pastas over enriched pasta to brown rice over white rice, Americans are paying more attention to what they eat.

Explore World Flavors with Pantry Staples
(ARA) - Just because grocery budgets are tight, doesn't mean flavor needs to suffer. Preparing dishes inspired by traditional cuisine from around the world is an easy way to add excitement to everyday meals, without breaking the bank or buying an expensive plane ticket. Try exploring the flavors of the world right in your own kitchen, by using key ingredients from your pantry for authentic flavor.

Create memorable outdoor parties for less
(ARA) - The backyard will be the summer entertainment hot spot as Americans seek affordable ways to spend time with family and friends. But your outdoor party can be spoiled quickly if unwelcome insects show up.

Grilled beef adds sizzle to summer meals
(ARA) - It's that time of year when enticing smells from the grill waft from yard to yard, tempting taste buds. When it comes to selecting what type of meat to grill for your friends and family, beef ranks supreme.

Sweeten Summer with Cool, Refreshing Smoothies
(ARA) - Warm summer days call for the perfect frosty refreshment. Try homemade fruit smoothies -- sweetened naturally with pure honey. Creating your own creamy concoctions is easy -- simply blend together your favorite fruits with ice cubes, milk or yogurt and a touch of honey. Honey is the secret ingredient to enhancing the sweet flavors of the fruits.

Big, Bountiful Salads That Satisfy
(ARA) - The days when salads were strictly a side dish to something more important -- they're so over. A big, bountiful salad deserves to be the center of attention.

Plan the perfect summer soiree
(ARA) - Summer is the perfect time to journey outdoors and mingle with family and friends. However, the stress of hosting summer get-togethers can sometimes be discouraging. This year, avoid a meltdown and make your next barbecue or block party a breeze by keeping in mind the following party preparation tips:

A delicious summer twist on American classics
(ARA) - Summer is the time when we break out the grill and dust off the picnic basket to celebrate warm weather with friends and loved ones. It's also the time people bring out classic summer treats from tasty, hot barbecue to all-American apple pie. But classic doesn't have to mean boring when you add a few delicious summer twists.

Reduce Stress and Refocus Your Life
(ARA) - With everyone trying to do more with less these days, it is easy to become over-stressed and fall into a rut of performing the same monotonous tasks over and over. By introducing creativity, variety and excitement to your day, you can help avoid succumbing to everyday stress. For example, stress levels can be elevated when it comes to mealtime, as the thought of creating different meals night after night can be daunting.

Create a Latin culinary experience at home

Tasty summer dishes sizzle with sweet Vidalia onions
(ARA) - Maybe it was helping your grandma with her favorite summer recipe or shopping with your mom at the market when the first shipment of the season arrived. No matter the memory, Vidalia onions are as versatile and delicious today as they were back then.

Marinate your grilled fare for taste and safety
(ARA) - Literally soaked in flavor, marinated foods are undeniably delicious. But did you know that marinating also makes your grilled foods safer?

How to keep summer foods fresh and safe
(ARA) - Summer is the season to be outdoors with friends and family at picnics, barbecues and many other events. But the warm weather also brings an increase in foodborne illnesses when food sits out in hot, humid conditions. Make sure your summer party is memorable for reasons other than food poisoning by taking steps to keep food fresh and safe.

Summer guide to guiltless grilling
(ARA) - People around the country are getting ready to enjoy the great outdoors and fire up the grill on a warm summer day. The warmer weather and longer days are perfect for enjoying fresh flavorful foods and outdoor activities such as walking.

Let Mother Nature be your guide for summer entertaining
(ARA) - As the cost of an evening out continues to grow, so does the trend of staying home to entertain family and friends. If you're a budget-conscious consumer, you don't have to spend a fortune to dazzle your guests; experts say you can get some of the best summer decorating ideas from Mother Nature.

Create Your Own Vending Machine to Avoid Office Snacking Pitfalls
(ARA) - You glance at the clock on your desk as your stomach begins to growl and realize you have hit the 3 p.m. slump -- that vulnerable time after lunch yet still hours from dinner. In order to satisfy your hunger, you look for a quick fix to help you finish out the day. However, stuck at the office, with deadlines looming and energy levels low, your choices may not be as sensible or healthy as you would like. In fact, nearly 75 percent of consumers questioned in a recent survey by Impulse Research consider quite a few to all of their snack choices unhealthy.

Think You Can't Get Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies? Veg-ucate!
(ARA) - Ask any parent what foods kids want and what foods kids need, and they'll tell you the two rarely meet. In most cases, hot dogs trump tomatoes and animal crackers buck broccoli, causing many parents to wonder what they can do. But with spring blooming, green thumbs coming out of hibernation and gardens glowing in a few weeks, now is the perfect time to "veg-ucate" kids to like, and even want, veggies.

Potatoes Pack a Hearty Punch
(ARA) - It's no secret that heart disease remains the leading cause of death in America, where one in every three Americans is at high risk, according to the American Heart Association. Sadly, most people don't know about the risk.

Freshen up your fridge with healthy foods
(ARA) - Summer is filled with vacations, outdoor activities and, of course, lots of exciting meals. But just because you're busy doesn't mean you have to sacrifice delicious for nutritious.

Iced coffee: A cool way to entertain this summer
(ARA) - As summer draws near and warm weather arrives, the summer entertaining season will be here before you know it. And now more than ever, people are looking for economical ways to entertain at home while maintaining their own signature style.

Nutrition vital for good eyesight, studies show
(ARA) - Caring for eyes includes paying attention to nutrition, with recent studies showing a strong correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of age-related eye diseases.

A cool and refreshing twist for summer meals
(ARA) - Summer is the time for backyard entertaining, whether it's a simple sandwich lunch with a few friends or a patio party for the neighbors.

Stretch Grocery Budget with Frozen Fruit
(ARA) - Saving money is on everyone's mind these days. Gas prices may have fallen, but other costs are still rising. One place Americans are being more frugal than ever is with their food budgets.

Helping kids stay strong during the summer months
(ARA) - Summer meals may taste great, but many also lack some of the essential nutrients kids need, especially when it comes to building and maintaining strong bones.