Blog: Expert Q&A

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…

Avocados are considered a higher fat fruit; however they contain mostly healthy fats, are cholesterol free and high in vitamins and minerals as well. One whol…

A couple of factors have to be considered for storing fruit long term. One is temperature. Two is ripeness. The riper the lemon when picked, the shorter the…

Cream pies are made many different ways; however two things they share in common are fat and sugar. If the pie contains actual chunks of banana and not proces…

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

All fruits and vegetables can be worked into a meal plan for diabetes, but since they do contain carbohydrate, the portions need to be controlled. However, ba…

One medium banana (~7” long) weighs 118 grams. Four bananas are equal to 472 grams or 1.04 pounds. So, for 800 runners you would need approximately 208 pou…

Sodium is actually a very important nutrient for workout recovery if you have loss of fluids through sweat. Our bodies need it for muscle contraction and rela…

Chayote squash is a good addition to any diet. One cup of diced chayote contains about two grams of fiber and lots of water to aid daily fluid intake and help…

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 these…

Microwaving is actually a good way to minimize the loss of nutrients! The nutrients of most concern when microwaving are the water soluble vitamins: vitamin C…

Large quantities of berries are usually ordered by the flat. A flat contains about 8 quarts or 12 pints depending on the fruit. Sometimes producers will also…

What we know is that the pH scale ranges from 0-14 with anything less than 7 considered acidic and 7 and above alkaline. Watermelon (seedless or not is unknow…

If you are looking to put a name to a fruit, the easiest way would be to search the internet for pictures of ‘exotic fruit’. Once you have found what you a…

It’s never too late to live healthier! All fruits and vegetables contain fiber which is beneficial for reducing high blood pressure and aiding diabetes. Th…

Absolutely! Fruits and veggies should make up half your plate at every meal. They are full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants needed for optimal health.…

Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans are a very healthy food. They are part of the legume family which counts as a vegetable and protein food. Chickpeas a…

The tall stalk that grows from the center of lettuce is a flower that will produce seeds. This is known as “bolting” and is an undesirable outcome when gr…