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You may be able to find fresh mushrooms at local markets, or you may need to have them imported. Inquire at markets or at local restaurants, chefs may be able…

Excessive soy intake can cause gas in some people. Like beans, soy products are derived from a legume. Some people have a hard time digesting the sugars in l…

Blueberries are best stored cold. The refrigerator will slow down the ripening process therefore prolonging their freshness. You may have noticed a dusty outer…

The seeds inside okra are absolutely safe to eat. The seeds provide some of the fiber found in okra which helps digestion. Okra is a great compliment to many…

When winter’s chill sets in, nothing warms the body (and soul) quite like a steaming bowl of hot soup.  January is National Soup Month and the perfect t…

Cooking vegetables can reduce the amounts of some vitamins (like vitamin C), but can make other nutrients more easily used by your body (like lycopene in tomat…

Why are comfort foods so good? Perhaps it’s the warmth, the enticing aromas and flavors, how they melt in your mouth, or the satisfying fullness they provide…

Many people reflect on their diet and what they can change at the start of the year. By focusing on fruits and vegetables you can do a lot to meet many nutriti…

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…

Each year 45% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. Most popular goals include lose weight, get organized, spend less and save more, stay fit and healthy…

TheBUZZ Introduction of veggies should start during infancy? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Introducing infants to vegetables in milk and…

Tired of the same ole, same ole Wednesday night chicken dish? Broaden your horizons with these 7 tasty chicken dinners for 590 calories or less! They’ll each…