Peach season is here! Rich in vitamin A, peaches pack a powerful punch by promoting antioxidant activity in your body, preventing both tissue and cellular damage. This juicy fruit provides immune-boosting vitamin C and a healthy dose of potassium, helping lower the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. Pile up those peaches and enjoy while they're fresh and ripe!

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 Tbs. lemon juice
5 Tbs. vegetable oil
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup peach puree
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
 
Topping:
1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 ripe peaches, sliced

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, melt brown sugar and margarine for the topping on medium low until sugar is completely dissolved.
2. In a 9-inch oiled cake pan, pour the topping mixture in the bottom of the pan.
3. Arrange the sliced peaches over the topping mixture, making sure the entire bottom of the pan is covered.
4. Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
5. In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix the lemon juice, oil, water, peach puree, and vanilla.
6. Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and quickly stir together until just combined (note: the batter will be thick); pour batter over the arranged peaches evenly.
7. Bake at 325 in a preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until top feels slightly firm.
8. Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes and use a knife to loosen the edges; hold a plate firmly over the pan and flip over.

This recipe was created by Lisa Riley.
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A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examined the positive effect of cinnamon on type 2 diabetes. Researchers tested a group of participants, taking note of blood glucose levels, rate of gastric emptying, and how long each person feels satisfied after a meal. Results revealed that participants who ate rice pudding prepared with six grams (or 1.2 teaspoons) of cinnamon with their meal had significantly lower blood glucose levels 2 hours after eating. The cinnamon-laced pudding was also slower to digest than regular pudding. Slower gastric emptying keeps blood sugar from spiking.

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To speak out for a good cause, you don’t need a lot of experience or money. Anyone can make a difference any time! Georgia Smith was inspired one winter day while she was driving home. She came to an intersection and noticed a Hatfield Quality Meat tractor trailer decorated with holiday greetings and a picture of a holiday ham. Realizing that ham is no holiday treat for pigs, Georgia decided to coordinate a vigil for the pigs on that spot. If the meat company could advertise there, Georgia could too! She coordinated with other animal-friendly people in the area and put on an unforgettable event for the animals.

Her journey of compassion began about four years ago when Georgia’s 10 year-old daughter, Veronica, decided that she didn’t want animals to needlessly die for her meals. Supporting her daughter’s decision, Georgia jumped on board and they both dropped animal products from their diets. The mother-daughter team have been spreading the message of compassion ever since!

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