Healthy Central Sierra

Since apples are available in stores year-round, it's easy to forget that their peak season is in the Autumn but nothing announces the arrival of Fall quite like a crisp apple.

Here's a round-up of nutrition news, information, and events from the past month that I found interesting. Note that any particular research finding is only one part of a large and complicated picture of a healthy diet.

Before the beginning of this school year, Calaveras Unified School District Food Services partnered with local nutrition programs to look for ways to support healthy eating among the district's roughly 2,800 students.

In late summer, melons have had time to ripen and are abundant at local farmers markets and grocery stores. Sweet melons make a healthy summer dessert and are a good source of hydration during hot weather, due to their high water and electrolyte content.