Blog: Expert Q&A

Most fruits and veggies are not rich in protein with the exception of legumes. Lentils are a good source of protein. One half cup of lentils has 8.93 gra…

 To learn more about fresh produce in the European Union, specifically importers, I recommend you contact Freshfel Europe, the European Fresh Produce Associat…

We currently do not have a seasonal produce poster, however, we have seasonal produce lists on our website that you can share with your client for reference. W…

 Check out our Healthy Weight Management section. Here you’ll find details for creating a Healthy Eating Plan. You may also benefit from working with a d…

Many fruits and vegetables have a high composition of water so it’s not surprising when you juice that the water will expel, and if left to sit, the nutrient…

A pumpkin, from a botanist‘s perspective, is a fruit because it’s a product of the seed-bearing structure of flowering plants. Vegetables, on the other…

Yes you can!  The Texas A & M AgriLife Extension has directions for freezing radishes.  Freezing radishes will alter their texture slightly as they are…

Yes, rhubarb freezes well.  Select firm, tender, well-colored stalks. Wash, trim and cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces. Blanch prior to freezing or freeze raw.  F…

  Fruits and vegetables are packed with a combination of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and  phytonutrients to keep a body healthy.  To learn more about indivi…

We no longer have the fruits and veggies spin wheels available. However, please visit our fruits and vegetables database for information, as well as our half…

Typically, all fruits can be worked into a meal plan for diabetes, but since they do contain carbohydrates, the portions need to be controlled. Blood sugar res…

Yes!  We have a Fruit Nutrition Chart and Vegetable Nutrition Chart with comprehensive nutrition details, including carbohydrates, based on half-cup servings.

Blanching is a brief heat treatment that destroys enzymes found in fruits and vegetables.  The process is recommended to maintain the quality, texture, and fl…

 According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables will help you consume the daily recommendation of appro…

 Broccoli sprouts are rich in vitamins A, C, E, calcium, fiber and a natural compound found in other cruciferous plants (e.g. broccoli, cabbage) that supports…

The recent meta-analysis study completed in the UK on fruit and vegetable intake confirms and reinforces the scientific evidence we know in the United States:…

 Butter Lettuce is cholesterol free, fat free, an excellent source of vitamin A and a good source of vitamin C and folate. It contains 1 gram of fiber per 1 1…

 There is a variety of phytonutrients (also called phytochemicals) in fruits and vegetables that support human health. It has been estimated that up to 4,00…