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Fruits and vegetables are a great source of phytochemicals, fiber, water, and vitamins and minerals. Consumption of produce would be considered excessive if…

Fruits and vegetables are a great source of phytochemicals, fiber, water, and vitamins and minerals. Consumption of produce would be considered excessive if…

Canned fruit can be eaten however you like! Try making Perfectly Peachy Waffles, or using canned fruit to make Rise & Shine Cobbler instead of fresh fruit…

An avocado is, indeed, a source of fiber. A whole avocado provides roughly 5 grams of fiber. A serving of avocado is 1/5 of the avocado, which provides about…

There are no specific fruits and vegetables that will help shrink the prostate. However, including a variety of fruits and vegetables in the diet is a good wei…

All fruits can be worked into a meal plan for diabetes, but since they do contain carbohydrate, the portions need to be controlled. Blood sugar responses to d…

The nutritional value of produce depends on many different factors, including weather, amount of sunlight, storage conditions and also, when it is picked. Howe…

Absolutely! Beets are an excellent source of folate which protects against brain and spinal cord birth defects in growing fetuses.

Folate is a b-vitamin that is needed by the body for cell division, DNA synthesis and other metabolic processes. Folate is crucial for pregnant woman to preve…

The cause of kidney stones is unknown, but research suggests that diets high in fruits, vegetables and fiber may be beneficial for preventing stones and improv…

Anemia is a result of low iron in the body. There are two types of iron sources to consider from food: heme and non-heme. Heme is easily absorbed and is fou…

Sliced apples will undergo browning within a few minutes of being cut. Packaged apples found at McDonalds or in your local produce section are usually treated…

All fruit and vegetables are lactose and gluten free unless mixed with something else (i.e. butter, yogurt, bread crumbs, etc.). Lactose is a natural occurrin…

RDA (recommended dietary allowance) is a recommended amount of a daily nutrient that is sufficient to meet the needs of 97-98% of the population. You can see…

Other than the fact that apples and oranges are both fruits and they can be juiced, they don’t have much in common. Visually you can see the differences side…

We no longer have the fruit and veggie spin wheels available. Visit our fruit and vegetable quick nutrition charts for information or Produce for Better Health…

When promoting health there are lots of different options. You could do something as simple as a nutrition class or as complex as organizing a marathon. We…

Having picky eaters is normal. Children learn about foods in a variety of ways. They have to smell it, touch it, taste it, see you enjoying it, and then maybe…