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Consuming fruits and vegetables is associated with a lower risk for heart diseases, some cancers, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. That is, those who consumed hig…

Vitamin K is responsible for activating certain clotting factors in the blood. Those who are prescribed a blood thinner, such as Coumadin, are told to avoid fo…

Nutrisystem is a diet plan focused on portion control. Contact a specialist at Nutritsystem for help. We recommend that you eat a variety of fruits and veget…

Summer is the perfect season to pack up and enjoy a picnic.  You can go casual with a few basic sandwiches and snacks or go all out with gourmet salads, mini…

Carbohydrate content varies depending on the fruit or vegetable. Our website has quick nutrition charts that list total carbohydrate values for popular fruits…

A “Summer’s-Just-Beginning” Survival Guide to Encourage Healthier Eating Six out of ten Moms believe kids are picky So serving up veggies at meals can b…

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

Looking for seasonal produce? See what’s peaking in each season.   Spring Spring Fruits & Vegetables   Summer Summer Fruits & Vegetable…

Warmer weather tends to have an impact on my appetite.  I usually look for lighter far when the temps begin to rise and foods that have a higher water content…

Alex Caspero, MA, RD, CLT Everyday Chef, Fruits & Veggies—More Matters It’s no secret that pasta is one of my favorite foods and a staple week…

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Frying vegetables in extra virgin olive oil improves the antioxidant profile of vegetables. WHAT WE KNOW Boiling is a common method for p…

If you’ve ventured into any specialty culinary story recently or subscribe to a food magazine, you’ve probably noticed that Asian flavors are quite…