Alexa Barbee, Author at Food & Nutrition Magazine

Tips for a Lifetime of Healthy Eyes

May 6, 2015 Alexa Barbee

May brings to mind visions of sunshine, flowers and the first green leaves on the trees. It’s finally warm again, the snow has melted and everyone is outdoors together! An unexpected importance of May is that

The Importance of Vitamin C for your Health

June 13, 2014 Alexa Barbee

Most of us have heard tales of sailors getting scurvy on their long sea voyages. Fruit was scarce on ships in the 16th century for obvious reasons and, because of vitamin C’s important function in

Gluten-free Apple Crisp for the Holidays

November 7, 2013 Alexa Barbee

Gluten-free eating has become more and more popular the past few years. About 3 million people in America have celiac disease, while many more are either gluten intolerant or just prefer to avoid this ingredient.

Mobile Food Pantries in the Rural South

September 20, 2013 Alexa Barbee

There are people all around the world who go hungry every day. Even though it may not seem like it to some, there are actually many, many people here in America who cannot afford food.

Non-Dairy Milk Alternatives

July 31, 2013 Alexa Barbee

Almond Milk This is probably one of the most popular non-dairy alternatives in recent years. It comes in original, vanilla (sweetened and unsweetened), and even chocolate! Almond milk has significantly fewer calories, fat and carbohydrates