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Available at our Cooper, Stage Road, and Mt. Moriah Locations!

Weekly Special Items

Effective 7/27/10 through 8/2/10

Best Peaches of the season!! Tennessee Peaches 99cents per pound

Red Ripe Seedless Watermelons $3.99 each _______________________________________ EAT A RED RIPE SEEDED OR SEEDLESS WATERMELON TO STAY COOL!!

Apple Variety Uses

As amazingly versatile as apples are in general, some apples are better than others for specific uses. The following is a general guide to recommended apple uses, developed based on industry consensus.  

Key: E: Excellent G: Good N: Not Recommended

	Snacking	Salads	Pies	Sauce	Baking	Freezing
Braeburn	E	G	G	G	G	G
Cameo	E	E	E	E	E	G
Fuji	E	E	G	G	G	N
Gala	E	E	G	E	G	N
Golden Delicious	E	E	E	E	E	E
Granny Smith	E	E	E	E	E	E
Pink Lady	E	E	E	E	G	G
Red Delicious	E	E	N	N	N	E
Rome	G	G	E	E	E	G

 

Healthy Bites

Produce Information

Antioxidant: help prevent cancer	Fiber: aids in digestion	Folacin/Folate/Folic Acid: helps prevent birth defects
Potassium: helps to lower blood pressure	Lycopene: fights cancer	Vitamin A: protects eyesight; keeps skin, hair, and gums healthy
Vitamin C: an antioxidant that can help prevent heart disease, stroke, and cancer and supports immune system

 

Apples	Good source of fiber	Can help prevent cancers including breast cancer, colon cancer, and pancreatic cancer	Shields against disorders such as Alzheimer's	Improves memory and lung capacity; protects heart; cushions joints
Asian Pears	Contains 16% of the recommended daily allowance of fiber	Good source of Vitamin C
Asparagus	Has the most folacin of any vegetable	Contains a high concentration of glutathione, which helps fight cancer	High in Rutin, which helps strengthen blood vessels
Avocado	Protects against prostate cancer; Battles diabetes	Lowers cholesterol; Control blood pressure	Smoothes skin	Nutrient Booster
Bananas	Great source of potassium	Protects heart; Control blood pressure	Strengthens bones	Quiets cough
Beans	Good source of fiber	Lima beans are high in folate	A fat-free food; Helps hemorrhoids; Aids in weight loss; Strengthens bones	Protects against colon cancer and heart disease; Controls blood pressure; Lowers cholesterol
Blueberries	Contain antioxidants that have anti-aging properties and fight cancer	Good source of fiber	Can improve urinary tract health	Protects your heart; Stabilizes blood sugar; Boosts memory
Broccoli	Contain antioxidants	Good source of folate	Offers more Vitamin C when cooked than an orange does	Helps minimize cataracts; Helps prevent strokes; Strengthens bones; Saves eyesight; Protects your heart; Controls blood pressure
Cantaloupe	Good source of fiber	Rich in Vitamin A	Rich in Vitamin C	Helps protect against colon cancer; Protects your heart; Helps hemorrhoids; Promotes weight loss; Saves eyesight; Controls blood pressure; Lowers cholesterol
Carrots	Good source of fiber	Beta-carotene improves cell-to-cell communication, important in preventing cancer	Saves eyesight; Protects your heart	Promotes weight loss
Cauliflower	Good source of folate	Rich in Vitamin C	Helps prevent lung, colon, ovarian, breast, and bladder cancer	Strengthens bones; Banishes bruises; Guards against heart disease
Celery	Good source of Vitamin C	Lowers cholesterol
Citrus Fruit	Good source of Vitamin C	Protects the brain	Promotes healthy skin
Corn	Good source of Vitamin C	Helps prevent cardiovascular disease	Lowers the risk of lung cancer
Cucumbers	Most of the nutrients are found in the skin, which contains fiber	Skin also contains Vitamin C	Contains silica, which helps create healthy skin	Can reduce swelling when applies topically to skin
Eggplant	High in antioxidants	Aids in the protection of brain cells	Lowers cholesterol
Garlic	Lowers cholesterol	Controls blood pressure	Kills bacteria	Fights fungus
Grapefruit	Good source of Vitamin A	Good source of Vitamin C	Promotes weight loss; Helps stop strokes; Lowers cholesterol	Protects against prostate cancer and heart attacks
Grapes	Help protect against breast, liver, and colon cancer	Helps fight the flu	Saves eyesight; Protects heart	Conquers kidney stones
Greens	Good source of Vitamin A	Contain phytonutrients that contribute to eye health	Helps prevent cataracts	Helps prevent macular degeneration
Honey	Good source of Vitamin C	Heals wounds; guards against ulcers	Aids in digestion; increases energy	Fights allergies
Honeydew	Helps prevent high blood pressure	Helps prevent diabetes	Helps prevent heart disease	Low in calories
Kiwi	Good source of potassium	Good source of Vitamin C	Helps prevent prostate, lung, and skin cancer	Helps prevent macular degeneration
Leeks	Lowers cholesterol
Lemons	Good source of Vitamin C	Protects your heart	Controls blood pressure	Smoothes skin
Lettuce	Good source of folate	Good source of Vitamin A
Limes	Good source of fiber	Good source of Vitamin C	Protects your heart; Controls blood pressure	Smoothes skin
Mangoes	Good source of Vitamin A	Good source of Vitamin C	Boosts memory; Regulates thyroid	Aids in digestion; Shields against Alzheimer's
Mushrooms	Good source of potassium	Lowers cholesterol	Strengthens bones
Onions	Contain antioxidants	Helps protect against cataracts and heart disease	Helps prevent bone-density loss, osteoporosis	Kills bacteria; fights fungus; Lowers cholesterol
Green Onions	Good source of Vitamin C	Lowers cholesterol	Controls blood pressure
Oranges	Good source of Vitamin C	Lowers cholesterol	Protects your heart; Controls blood pressure	Straightens respiration
Peaches	Contain antioxidants	Good source of Vitamin A	Protect against heart disease; Helps stop strokes	Improves digestion; Helps hemorrhoids
Pears	Good source of fiber	Good source of Vitamin C
Bell Peppers	Red peppers contain lycopene	Good source of Vitamin C
Pineapple	Good source of Vitamin C	Reduces inflammation	Aids in digestion	Relieves colds; Dissolves warts
Plums	Contain antioxidants	Protects against cataracts	Protects against macular degeneration	Helps prevent heart disease
Potatoes	Good source of potassium	Good source of Vitamin C
Raspberries	Help prevent the formation of cancer tumors	Anti microbial properties that prevent too much of certain bacteria from growing in the body	Contain ellagic acid, which helps prevent damage to cell membranes
Rutabagas	Good source of potassium	Low in calories
Spinach	Good source of folate	Helps promote heart health	Protects the brain
Sprouts	Boost cardiovascular health
Squash	Winter squashes are a good source of Vitamin A	Summer squashes are a good source of Vitamin C
Strawberries	Contain antioxidants	Excellent source of folic acid	Protects your heart	Boosts memory; Calms stress
Sweet Potatoes	Good source of Vitamin A	Good source of Vitamin C	Saves eyesight; Preserves night vision	Lifts mood; Strengthens bones
Tomatoes	Contain lycopene	Good source of Vitamin C	Protects prostate and heart	Lowers cholesterol
Turnips	Good source of Vitamin C
Watermelon	Its red color is caused my lycopene	Good source of Vitamin A	Good source of Vitamin C	Protects prostate; Promotes weight loss; Lowers cholesterol; Helps stop strokes

Be sure to get your 5-a-day !

Eating 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables is easy, especially if you have a plan. Every day eat at least one vitamin A rich fruit or vegetable, at least one vitamin C rich fruit or vegetable, and one high fiber fruit or vegetable, and several times a week eat a cruciferous (cabbage family) vegetable like broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprout, or cabbage!

1/4 CUP DRIED FRUIT (E.G. RAISINS, DRIED APRICOTS, PRUNES)

1 CUP RAW, LEAFY VEGETABLES (E.G. LETTUCE, SPINACH) OR SALAD

1/2 CUP OF COOKED VEGETABLES

1/2 CUP COOKED BEANS, PEAS OR LENTILS

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