When you're roaming through the aisles in the grocery store, you'll see certain packaged foods labeled as "whole grain." Have you ever wondered what the term actually means? And, why do they come so highly recommended? Let's take a look.

I love the idea of food serving as a container. I feel like that's why people love ice cream cones, the cones are delicious themselves but are also full of tastiness. Fortunately, these southwestern stuffed peppers offer many more of health advantages, in addition to minimizing waste.

Fresh corn is a great source of thiamin (vitamin B1), folate, fiber, and vitamin C. This grain is at its peak freshness. It is best eaten within a day or two of harvest when it will be fresher and sweeter and contains better nutritional value.

Unless you have your own backyard garden, or are lucky enough to live on a farm, you will be at the mercy of your local grocery store or farmer’s market. Picking the best and freshest corn is not always an easy task. Let’s see what we need to look for…