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Did you know that we are born to inherently like things that taste sweet and dislike things that taste bitter? So it’s no surprise that a survey conducted in…

Thanksgiving was always a big holiday in my house growing up.  My mom cooked the holiday feast and we would typically host my uncle who worked for a produce s…

The amount of fruits and vegetables recommended is dependent upon your age, sex and physical activity level. To make things simple, aim to fill half your plate…

The holidays are coming up, which means lots of food, fun, and family time. This can be a troublesome time of year to stay on track with healthy eating, which…

November is National Diabetes Month.  In recent years, we’ve seen an increase in the numbers of people becoming affected by this serious disease and, ev…

TheBUZZ Fruit enhances eye health in those with type 2 diabetes? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Including about 2 pieces of fruit a day (…

TheBUZZ Dietary flavonoids reduce ovarian cancer risk? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Women that consume a diet high in flavonoids from fr…

All fruits and vegetables contain some degree of fiber which helps to prevent constipation. Fruits and veggies with edible peels (apples, pears, dates, sweet p…

Fruits & Veggies–More Matters® is a health initiative focused on helping Americans increase fruit & vegetable consumption for better health. We do…

According to the USDA Food Inspection Service, canned foods are safe indefinitely as long as they are not exposed to freezing temperatures, or temperatures abo…

What dietitian’s find interesting, you may not. As nutrition professionals, we collect nutrition facts from current research, biochemistry books, and up to d…

Still entertaining family and friends after Thanksgiving? Don’t sweat feeding the masses. Use up Thanksgiving leftovers to keep everyone happy. And even ke…