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Each fruit and veggie may be a little different. In general, most fresh produce should be used within 2-10 days of purchase, and then canned, frozen, and drie…

There are not many produce that start with the letter x, but xigua is one. Xigua is another name for watermelon. There is also ximenia which is a bush that pro…

Yes, all carbs are counted the same. Typically grains and starchy vegetables (potatoes, corn, etc.) have similar carb counts. Vegetables that are not consider…

There are a lot of great kitchen gadgets on the market that can shred produce. Check out kitchen stores online or in person to find the best tool for the job.

Fruit and vegetable intake can depend on many variables including: cultural influence, availability, personal preference, and budget to name a few. Fruit and v…

Kalettes® or kale sprouts are a combination of Brussels sprouts and kale. We will be sure to add a page to our vegetable database for kale sprouts. In the i…

Meatless Meals have gained extra popularity in recent years with the launch of the Meatless Monday campaign, encouraging people to incorporate a meatless meal…

Alex Caspero, MA, RD, CLT Everyday Chef, Fruits & Veggies—More Matters While I love how easy and simple kale chips are to make, they aren’t alwa…

Holidays are filled with family traditions and Easter is no exception: decorating and hunting eggs, visiting Easter bunnies, and wearing beautifully elaborate…

March 23, 2016 TheBUZZ Almonds Increase Overall Diet Quality, Reduce ‘Empty Calories’? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING New research sh…

Lots of good questions! Some vegetables can become more nutrient dense when cooked or frozen compared to raw veggies. However, to answer your questions: Any…