Blog: Expert Q&A

Coconut not processed with added sugar can be part of a healthy diet. A 1/4 cup of shredded unprocessed coconut meat contains 100 calories and 9 grams of fat.…

Fruits and vegetables are an important part of anyone’s diet, especially if you have diabetes! Fruits and vegetables, including grape tomatoes, are important…

Grapefruit contains furanocoumarin compounds known to interact with statins (cholesterol medicines) and high blood pressure or hypertension medicines. Cara car…

Dino Kale, also known as dinosaur kale or lacinato kale, is a variety of kale. It is a low-calorie, high-fiber, zero-fat food that is perfect for watching calo…

Four vegetables, potato, tomato, pepper, and eggplant and their varieties, are members of the nightshade family otherwise known as the Solanaceae plant family…

It is unlikely that the material used for packaging contributes to a food allergy. If you have an allergy to another food type, e.g. nuts, wheat, or soy, be…

Check out our popular fruit and vegetable charts with comprehensive nutrition details, including the Percent Daily Value (%DV) for vitamin C in half-cup servi…

Strawberries are high in vitamin C! The Percent Daily Value (%DV) of vitamin C in a half-cup serving is 94% DV for men and 113% for women. Top 10 Ways To Enjoy…

All fruits and veggies can help lower high blood pressure due to the presence of potassium found naturally in all produce. Potassium helps regulate blood pres…

Foods that contain higher amounts of fiber—whole grain foods, fruits (including prunes or dried plums) and veggies—are better options for controlling blood…

You heard correctly. Green leafy vegetables, including arugula, are rich sources of nitrates that convert to nitric oxide (NO) when consumed.  NO is a potent…

 Take a look at our What’s in Season section for a comprehensive list of fruits and veggies available over the four seasons.  Exotic Fruits and Vegetab…

The storage guidelines for potatoes, onions, and garlic are similar in that they all can be stored in a cool, dry, dark and ventilated area, however, potatoes…

The nutrition facts label information for frozen orange juices is based on a serving size of 8 fluid ounces of juice which suggests the concentrate has been mi…

Great question!  Intake recommendations for fruits and vegetables are based on gender, age and physical activity.  Whether it’s 2 cups or more, the recomme…

 According to the United States Center for Disease Control (CDC),  there is no cure for diabetes (Type 1 or 2).  Although there is no cure, diabetes can be…

 Fruit can be eaten at any time of day! All fruits are great as a snack, as a side dish or as part of a main dish. Visit our Fruit & Veggie Recipe Databa…

Congratulations on eating a variety of fruit each morning! Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables helps meet your body’s nutrient needs and prevent ch…