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I didn’t fully understand the power of a slow cooker until my first job after graduate school. Long hours and a hefty commute meant arriving home well after…

TheBUZZ Brightly Colored Veggies Protect Eye Health? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING When it comes to eye health, carrots and other orange…

White grapefruit is still a very popular choice for eating along with pink varieties. It is grown around the world and enjoyed for its sweet flesh and juice.…

Fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) will absorb better when fat is consumed with them. For example, the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants in kale absorb be…

It is difficult to ‘spot’ reduce, but eating more fruits and vegetables (because they are low in calories) and exercising will help you burn more calories…

Just as you are getting back on track after the holidays or trying to stick to those New Year’s resolutions, here comes Valentine’s Day. With all of the he…

A pummelo can be eaten any way that you would eat a grapefruit. You can peel and eat it (the rind is very thick, cut the top portion off to peel), cut in half…

Color is a good, but not an exclusive, indicator of phytochemical content. Many, but not all, phytochemicals are pigments that give plants color. Some phytoche…

One of the few things I do like about the winter season is the fact that citrus fruit is at the peak of flavor and so plentiful.  A personal favorite is the g…

Alex Caspero, MA, RD, CLT Everyday Chef, Fruits & Veggies—More Matters Being from the south, I’ve always been a fan of collard greens. Although,…

January 20, 2016 TheBUZZ Parents’ perception of kids’ eating habits not in sync with reality? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING A recent…

Our fruit and vegetable nutrition database has nutrition facts labels available (including calorie content) on over 200 fruits and vegetables. For commonly ea…