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Fruit is a great source of phytochemicals, fiber, water, vitamins and minerals. Consumption of fruit would be considered excessive if the fruit is replacing o…

Sweet potatoes are a fall crop because they take 100-150 days to mature. They are planted in the spring and harvested late August to early November.

July is National Baked Bean Month!  It’s no surprise since picnics, barbeques and summertime gatherings almost always offer up this popular side dish. …

Smoothies are a great way to pack a lot of nutrition into a quick meal or snack. Incorporating a variety of fruits and vegetables is an excellent way to enhan…

Kale is a super healthy food to incorporate into your diet for better health. Not only is kale extremely low in calories, but is also a good source of fiber wh…

TheBUZZ Powerhouse fruits and vegetables – defined! WHAT THEY’RE SAYING A powerhouse fruit or vegetable is a food strong…

Good question. Kiwifruit is very versatile. Let’s start with how to select a good kiwi. Kiwi should be slightly firm when you gently squeeze it and the sk…

TheBUZZ Raisins don’t cause cavities? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING New research suggests that raisins do not cause cavities. Some peop…

July 22, 2014 There are many things that we look forward to during the summer- sunshine, time at the beach or lake, picnics and swimming. One of my favorite…

Pickles are cucumbers that have been pickled in salt and vinegar. Pickles do retain most of the vitamins, minerals and fiber that were in the cucumber and th…

Tomatoes and carrots are excellent sources of vitamins and minerals to keep you healthy. Cherry tomatoes and baby carrots are miniature sizes of the real deal…

Any fruit (or vegetable) can be used in a smoothie. Fresh and frozen fruits are very popular, but some recipes will use canned or even dried. Smoothie Recipes