Healthy Central Sierra

During December and the cooler months of the year, turnips are at their best.

Make sure to follow safe food handling and food storage guidelines this Thanksgiving. This will not only help to keep you and your family healthy, it will help reduce the burden on local hospitals and healthcare providers.

As we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season, this year more than ever I am aware that while for many people the holidays are joyful, for many others they may be difficult.

Visit these links for a round-up of recent health and nutrition news, information, and events. For general healthy eating information based on an expert analysis of nutrition research, visit ChooseMyPlate.gov. For individual questions, consult a registered dietitian or medical provider.

November is a prime month to enjoy pomegranates, which grow well in the Central Sierra and most of California. In fact, more than 90% of all the pomegranates grown for sale in the U.S. are produced here in California, where they enjoy sunny, dry summers.