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Having a picky preschooler is normal. Although incorporating a variety of foods into his diet is important, so is not making a big deal out of it. Children l…

At Fruits & Veggies More Matters we promote getting key nutrients from food. Some of the best food sources of magnesium come from nuts, beans, and spinach…

Our website has quick nutrition charts that list total carbohydrate values for popular fruits and vegetables in alphabetical order. The American Diabetes Asso…

All vegetables grow during the day because they require light. One exception to this would be plants grown in a greenhouse during the winter months might be e…

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…

The Taste of Autumn From apples to pumpkins, winter squash, cranberries and pears, there is a bounty of nutritious and delicious produce options available in t…

TheBUZZ TV preferences impact your waistline? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Viewers that prefer loud, intense action-packed TV shows are…

This Friday, October 24th, is National Food Day, a day to inspire us to change our diets (if they need changing) and focus on the obesity issue our nation is f…

Daily caloric intake also depends on activity level in addition to gender, age, and weight. The more active a person is, the more calories are needed to accou…

Yes, but they should be blanched before freezing to kill bacteria. Clean the leeks and then slice them. Bring a pot of water to a boil and then quickly blanc…

Food packaging can contain different dates. Often times you will see a “use by” date which means the food is at its peak quality and once this date has pa…

Make Half Your Plate Fruits & Veggies A unique and flavorful meat-free lasagna layered with sliced potatoes instead of noodles.   Recipe Cost…