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One of spring’s plentiful veggies is broccoli and, in my opinion, next to the potato it is the most versatile vegetable available.  Raw or cooked, in c…

TheBUZZ Less Alcohol, More Veggies Lower Cancer Risk? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING It’s estimated that 1.6 million new cancer cases oc…

I’m all in for traditional brunch menu items like fluffy veggie omelets, fruit stuffed crepes or even spinach quiche, but who doesn’t love a parfait? Watch…

A mango is ready to eat when the skin color changes from being all green. As mangos ripen they turn yellow, orange, red and purple or any combination of these…

TheBUZZ Eating Fruit Can Prevent Depression? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Fruit has numerous health benefits, but a recent study suggest…

A healthful connection exists between what is on your plate and how you feel. Combining certain foods not only deepens the flavor but can also increase the nut…

Microwaving is actually a good way to minimize the loss of nutrients! The nutrients of most concern when microwaving are the water soluble vitamins: vitamin C…

Large quantities of berries are usually ordered by the flat. A flat contains about 8 quarts or 12 pints depending on the fruit. Sometimes producers will also…

What we know is that the pH scale ranges from 0-14 with anything less than 7 considered acidic and 7 and above alkaline. Watermelon (seedless or not is unknow…

Every so often there seems to be a new “super food” that is all the rage.  For a while it was kale (one of my personal favorites) and recently it&…

If you are looking to put a name to a fruit, the easiest way would be to search the internet for pictures of ‘exotic fruit’. Once you have found what you a…

It’s never too late to live healthier! All fruits and vegetables contain fiber which is beneficial for reducing high blood pressure and aiding diabetes. Th…