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Search the brand name online and open the webpage for phillipsfoods.com.  Click on products, then crab cakes and then the crab cake type you purchased.  When…

All fruits and veggies can help lower high blood pressure due to the presence of potassium found naturally in all produce. Potassium helps regulate blood press…

There are around 25 plum varieties with unique differences so the granules you described in the flesh may be normal for the type you purchased.  I recommend y…

Yes! Eating fruits and veggies can help fight bad breath. Consider eating fibrous and/or crunchy types like carrots, celery, and apples.  The action of chewin…

 Pumpkins are an excellent source of vitamin A and beta-carotene. A ¾-cup serving provides 130% of the daily value of vitamin A. The orange color of pumpkins…

Yes. Please access our State of the Plate report for a comprehensive review on America’s Consumption Habits of Fruit and Vegetables.

 Cotton candy grapes  taste remarkably like cotton candy.  The initial burst of sweetness is followed by a mild, juicy flavor.  These grapes are fat free,…

Nutrients found in several foods can help ease inflammation, stiffness, and muscle soreness.Here are a few examples:   Polyunsaturated fats: This healthy fat…

Squash is a vegetable. Check out our lists of over 200 fruits & veggies!

Fruits and vegetables can be incorporated into a diet for people with epilepsy, however, this population usually follows a ketogenic diet that requires caref…

  Spaghetti squash is pale yellow with a hard, smooth skin and rounded shape.  You can find this squash available in early fall through winter although most…

 Cara cara oranges are technically a navel orange type and do not contain furanocoumarin compounds known to interact with statins (cholesterol medicines). �…

 Yes. There are a couple things you can do with mature beans.  Shell the beans and cook the seeds. Boil for 20 minutes and serve as a side or use in soup or…

There are many reputable scientific research articles that demonstrate consumption of fruits and vegetables may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases…

 Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer.  Bread, usually baguette slices, are toasted then drizzled with olive oil and topped with a blend of tomatoes, ba…

There are several vegetables that have been characterized as tasting sweet.  These include sweet corn, sweet peppers, sweet onions and shallots.  Some tomato…

Yes! While fruit does count as a carbohydrate food, they are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber just like vegetables. Fruit can also help you satisfy yo…

A mango is ready to eat when the skin color changes from being all green. As mangos ripen they turn yellow, orange, red and purple or any combination of thes…