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You’d think at Thanksgiving, I’d write about turkey But I’d so much rather be just a bit quirky! My focus today will be cast toward the fields To celebra…

‘Tis the season for sweet potatoes!  November is Sweet Potato Awareness Month and it’s perfect timing with Thanksgiving coming up in just a few we…

TheBUZZ Your brain knows how many calories are in your food? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING If you ask someone how many calories are in an…

You are both right! Black eyed peas are a legume (a mature bean). As a legume, black eyed peas are a vegetable and also a bean for protein. Black eyed peas con…

Typically black spots on the outside of Napa cabbage won’t affect the inside leaves, but this depends on when the cabbage was harvested and how many days it…

Ginger has been used in medicinal remedies for thousands of years, but the mechanism on how or why it works in different therapies is still not well understood…

What do you think of when I say, “figs”?  If you answered, “Fig Newtons,” you’re missing out on the many delicious ways this tas…

Short on time today? Check out these 3 healthy, quick meals + snacks to keep you going on a busy day. See Daily Recommendations for a Healthy, Balanced Diet D…

During the harvest season, pumpkins and winter squash are abundant at supermarkets and farm stands. Due to their size, some of these gourds seem destined only…

Here are 7 fun and delicious healthy dinners your kids will love that can easily fit into the Daily Recommendations for a Healthy, Balanced Diet Depending on…

Sweet potatoes are considered a starchy vegetable, but they are also a great source of nutrition. Starchy vegetables are usually higher in calories than non-s…

Congratulations on your son’s upcoming wedding and on the positive changes you have made to your diet! All fruits and vegetables should be included as part…