Fruits & vegetables, in San Benito, are the edible parts of plants that are rich in various nutrients & dietary fibers and pose amazing health benefits if consumed on a regular basis.

Several fruits & vegetables, for their very high antioxidant content, have anti-aging and anti-cancer properties. Fruits and vegetables also help reduce high blood pressure, blood cholesterol & body fat. Risk of breast cancer among postmenopausal women gets reduced due to an increased intake of fruits. Higher consumption of fruits, berries and vegetables reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease-related death. Fruits and vegetables are known to protect against chronic disease because of their rich content of many phytochemicals. Health authorities in San Benito recommend regular consumption of at least one citrus fruit and one cruciferous vegetable to stay healthy.

Earth Day 2013

Earth Day evolved over a period of seven years starting in 1962. The Founder of Earth Day is Senator Gaylord Nelson. Prior to that the state of our environment was not an issue in the politics of our country. Senator Nelson approached President Kennedy with his beliefs regarding environmental issues. Despite the President going on a conservation tour, the idea..