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Go deeper with these carefully curated collections of fruit and veggie stories.

How are large quantities of berries sold?

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…
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Is it best to eat alkaline foods?

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…
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What Makes A Food ‘Super’?

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&…
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7 Healthy Breakfast Ideas

7 Healthy Breakfast or Brunc Ideas   Has your New Year’s resolution to eat more fruits and vegetables fallen by the wayside? Jump back on the bandwago…
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A Brown Bag Lunch To Brag About

If you buy your lunch each day, you know while it’s convenient, it can also become costly.  On average, buying lunch between $5-$7 per day and that̵…
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Healthy Menu Ideas for Spring: Menu 35

This healthy menu is based on a daily 2,000 calorie recommendation. Depending on your age, sex, and physical activity level, your calorie recommendation may va…
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