Blog: Expert Q&A

Yes, all carbs are counted the same. Typically grains and starchy vegetables (potatoes, corn, etc.) have similar carb counts. Vegetables that are not consider…

There are a lot of great kitchen gadgets on the market that can shred produce. Check out kitchen stores online or in person to find the best tool for the job.

Fruit and vegetable intake can depend on many variables including: cultural influence, availability, personal preference, and budget to name a few. Fruit and v…

Kalettes® or kale sprouts are a combination of Brussels sprouts and kale. We will be sure to add a page to our vegetable database for kale sprouts. In the i…

Lots of good questions! Some vegetables can become more nutrient dense when cooked or frozen compared to raw veggies. However, to answer your questions: Any…

Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) has discontinued our nutrition education catalog and we therefore no longer have materials available for purchase. H…

All varieties of apples offer the same nutritional benefits; it’s really a taste preference. This includes being fat free, saturated fat free, cholesterol fr…

Furanocoumarin compounds are those found in grapefruit that interfere with some medications. Although Cara Cara navel oranges may appear similar to grapefrui…

Any low-fat dressing or a vinaigrette made with olive oil, avocado oil, or canola oil would be a healthy choice. If you want more dressing control, one techni…

Our current lists provide information on vitamin C content in fruits and vegetables. You would need to avoid the produce listed as excellent and good sources…

Cara Cara oranges are not part grapefruit; they are a navel orange. Although they may appear similar due to coloring, current literature does not report furan…

Craving romaine lettuce is probably not a sign that you have a vitamin deficiency. Romaine lettuce is a great-low calorie snack and an excellent source of vita…

Cara Cara navel oranges may appear similar to Ruby red grapefruit, but other than color and being citrus fruits, they are not the same. Cara Cara navel orange…

Both fruits and vegetables in all forms provide a variety of nutrients and other beneficial compounds for the body. Fruits and vegetables do provide many simi…

Having picky eaters at home can make mealtimes challenging. You can sneak veggies into meals, but sometimes it’s easier to tell your kids that you thickened…

Unfortunately, there is no great answer for this question. For starters, it depends on the fruit you are eating and how much you are eating, your gut flora, w…

Depending on the kidney problems you are having, the types of legumes you prioritize may differ. Legumes are naturally low in fat and have no saturated fat, tr…

Look at the serving size on the nutrition facts label on the back of the package. Underneath it should say how many servings are in the package. It is difficu…