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Furanocoumarin compounds are those found in grapefruit that interfere with some medications. Although Cara Cara navel oranges may appear similar to grapefrui…

Any low-fat dressing or a vinaigrette made with olive oil, avocado oil, or canola oil would be a healthy choice. If you want more dressing control, one techni…

If you watch a lot of cooking programs, you’ve probably seen chefs using a vegetable known as fennel.  Fennel is a flowering plant that is part of the c…

Alex Caspero, MA, RD, CLT Everyday Chef, Fruits & Veggies—More Matters This gooey, satisfying mac and cheese recipe uses mostly pantry staples, an…

TheBUZZ Dietary Nitrate in Green Leafy Veggies Promotes Eye Health? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Dietary nitrate promotes eye health and…

Think summer is the only season to celebrate greens? Think again! Hearty winter greens are packed with nutrition and widely available in your local supermarket…

Our current lists provide information on vitamin C content in fruits and vegetables. You would need to avoid the produce listed as excellent and good sources…

As we head into the last few days of February, if you’re like me you may be getting impatient for gardening season and the taste of veggies grown locally…

TheBUZZ Dietary Flavonoids Prevent Weight Gain? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Dietary flavonoids have been shown to help men and women al…

How my time in Kenya helped me cherish the importance of cooking and mealtime spent with family. March celebrates National Nutrition Month and according to the…

Cara Cara oranges are not part grapefruit; they are a navel orange. Although they may appear similar due to coloring, current literature does not report furan…

Craving romaine lettuce is probably not a sign that you have a vitamin deficiency. Romaine lettuce is a great-low calorie snack and an excellent source of vita…