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This website has a lot of great information about serving sizes. To start, check out our downloadable quick nutrition charts for fruits and vegetables. Howev…

The internet has definitely opened a door for getting things we used to no be able to. However, it usually does not come at a cheaper price than the stores wh…

Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet and you should never go without. Regardless if organic or not, fruits and vegetables should alwa…

Weakness can be caused by many different things. You should consult with your doctor to rule out any serious health problems. Eating a balanced diet rich in…

Try visiting local farmer’s markets or your nearest state university extension program or your state department of agriculture’s website to find what is gr…

Pomegranates are in season during fall and winter. Pomegranates: Nutrition, Selection, Storage Info

Vegetables are a great source of phytochemicals, fiber, water, vitamins and minerals. Vegetables themselves are naturally low in calories and are usually very…

Fruits and vegetables are a great source of fiber which may be beneficial for preventing or managing diverticulosis . Fiber helps soften stools and move waste…

There is no correct order in which food should be consumed. When foods are eaten during the same meal, they are all mixed together in the stomach. Remember t…

Most fruits and veggies are not rich in protein with the exception of beans, peas, and lentils. Here are a few higher protein fruits and veggies to note:…

Vitamin B12 is readily available in nature from animal meats and dairy foods. Some foods such as cereal grains and non-dairy milks can be fortified with vitam…

Carrots are a root vegetable and are therefore seeking moisture even after being picked by continuing to grow small roots (white strings). Carrots with small…

Managing your body weight is the best approach to control the accumulation of fat around the belly. Consuming recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables and…

One large tangerine (about 2 ¾” in diameter) or two small tangerines count as one half cup serving. To see what nutrients are in one serving of tangerines…

As of yet, there is no specific food or diet been proven to be beneficial for arthritis. However, there is a small amount of research available on inflammatio…

Fruit is a great source of phytochemicals, fiber, water, vitamins and minerals. Consumption of fruit would be considered excessive if the fruit is replacing o…

Sweet potatoes are a fall crop because they take 100-150 days to mature. They are planted in the spring and harvested late August to early November.

Smoothies are a great way to pack a lot of nutrition into a quick meal or snack. Incorporating a variety of fruits and vegetables is an excellent way to enhan…