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Looking for some new snack ideas? We’ve got a whole week’s worth for you! Mix them up or only eat one or two in a day if you are trying to cut back…

Avocados are considered a higher fat fruit; however they contain mostly healthy fats, are cholesterol free and high in vitamins and minerals as well. One whol…

A couple of factors have to be considered for storing fruit long term. One is temperature. Two is ripeness. The riper the lemon when picked, the shorter the…

Cream pies are made many different ways; however two things they share in common are fat and sugar. If the pie contains actual chunks of banana and not proces…

Now that the weather is getting warmer (finally!), we can start spending more time outdoors.  One way to enjoy all beautiful spring blooms is by spending an a…

We no longer have the fruit and veggie spin wheels available. Visit our fruit and vegetable database for information or Produce for Better Health website for…

TheBUZZ Fiber, Fruits & Veggies May Decrease Risk of Developing Kidney Stones? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Women who consume a die…

Dips are a great addition to your table.  Add them to your party menu, enjoy them as an appetizer or just prepare them as a snack for spring afternoon.  I kn…

All fruits and vegetables can be worked into a meal plan for diabetes, but since they do contain carbohydrate, the portions need to be controlled. However, ba…

One of the best things about springtime is the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. Since many of us have a hard time getting the recommended servings of…

One medium banana (~7” long) weighs 118 grams. Four bananas are equal to 472 grams or 1.04 pounds. So, for 800 runners you would need approximately 208 pou…

Sodium is actually a very important nutrient for workout recovery if you have loss of fluids through sweat. Our bodies need it for muscle contraction and rela…