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It’s quite the understatement to say that I love chocolate. Even though I typically tend to favor savory over sweet foods, all that goes out the window when…

TheBUZZ 7 Simple Habits Can Reduce the Risk of Heart Failure? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING The American Heart Association created a simp…

Persimmons are fruit that grows on trees. To find how to grow persimmon trees in your area, talk with your local nursery or university extension office.

Andrew Dole, RDN Everyday Chef & Performance Nutrition Expert, Fruits & Veggies—More Matters Full Bio The idea of a post-workout snack is popular,…

Dressing Up Your Fruits & Veggies for a Delicious Heart Month The countdown for National Wear Red Day 2016 has begun. The American Heart Association GoRe…

Yes, dried snow peas can provide some fiber to help with constipation. Prevention and treatment of constipation is individual, and it generally involves a mor…

The answer to this question is not straightforward as we can’t say any fruits or vegetables are more nutritious frozen or fresh. The reason for this is t…

There are several reasons that the consumption of fruits and vegetables is very important! Every year there is new evidence that comes out about the benefits o…

There is a difference between an ounce and a cup. An ounce is a measurement of weight and a cup represents volume. It’s often believed that 1 cup of any in…

Prebiotics and probiotics may help those with celiac disease maintain overall health by balancing bacterial gut health. What this Means Celiac disease (CD) is…

Vegetarian/vegan recipes include beans, peas, lentils and soy products as a protein source. Any recipe (vegetarian or not) can be modified to meet your needs.…

As I write this blog, my area is bracing for the first winter storm of the season.  Truth be told, I was hoping we’d completely avoid the white stuff th…