When you hear the word “diet,” you probably think of calorie counting, long lists of forbidden foods and much shorter lists of “allowed” foods. Perhaps you’ve even tried your fair share of popular diets and the thought of entertaining another one is enough to make you polish off a pint of ice cream. Relax, put down the spoon and let’s consider how Merriam-Webster defines “diet.” Food and drink regularly provided or consumedHabitual nourishment The words “regularly” and “habitual” describe more of a lifestyle, or pattern of eating. One such lifestyle is the Mediterranean diet—a balanced way of eating reflecting the traditional food patterns of those countries surrounding the Mediterranean. A great body of scientific research supports the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, including: Longer…

Did you know that when you shop Heinen’s Produce Department you are supporting local farmers? Amazing, right? It’s like visiting a good old fashioned farmer’s market, but without the bugs! This isn’t something new and trendy for Heinen’s. In fact, they’ve been selling locally grown produce since the 1930s, and today they’re buying produce from more than 150 Ohio and Illinois growers. Heinen’s offer a wide selection of local organic and other locally grown produce items from our own backyard all throughout the year. These partnerships guarantee products are harvested and delivered to our stores at the height of ripeness. Here are four good reasons to buy more local produce. 1. Better Taste “When you have the best and tastiest ingredients, you can cook very…