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With the cold temperatures dropping, it’s time to find the perfect soul-warming foods. A piping hot bowl of oatmeal has been a long time favorite of mine, bu…

First, uncertainties associated with changing analytical methods call into question how comparable are 60-year old data vs. new data. That said, it is true th…

It is a common misconception that the sugar in fruits is “bad”. While fruit does contain sugar, it is a naturally occurring sugar and is accompanied by ot…

Sweet potatoes and yams are constantly confused for one another, but the truth is what you’ve been calling a yam is most likely a sweet potato. The sweet, or…

During the winter months we rely heavily on root veggies as a fresh vegetable.  One root veggie that is nutritious, delicious, and versatile is the turnip. …

Over the years I have seen students and industry peers roast peppers many ways. Some methods are completely wrong and others just inefficient. The one thing to…

January 13, 2016 TheBUZZ Citrus fruit can help prevent the cold and flu? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING It’s cold and flu season and wh…

The holidays have come and gone, and it’s New Year’s resolution time. If your resolution is to make yourself and your family heathier, a great place to st…

Clementines are a citrus fruit and therefore contain both citric acid and ascorbic acid. Citric acid is found in a lot of foods because it is often used as a…

Oxidation occurs when fruits and vegetables are cut and exposed to oxygen. The loss of nutrients by oxidation is not going to be great, regardless of how long…

January is National Dried Plum Breakfast Month.  Dried Plums, also known as prunes, are commonly eaten in the morning.  They are added to cereals and many br…

New Year – New You! Kick off your New Year’s resolutions with healthy foods that won’t leave you craving junk food. See Daily Recommendations for a Heal…