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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

It can be challenging to figure the correct serving size for fruits when some fruits can be hard to measure. Typically, a serving of fresh or frozen cherries i…

July is National Pickle Month and that’s a great thing since your garden is probably overflowing with cucumbers right about now!  If you haven’t t…

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Canned fruits and vegetables are on par nutritionally with their fresh or frozen counterparts. For some produce, the nutrition in canned…

July 15, 2014 Summer can provide everything you and your family need for a healthful time— more fresh produce, more physical activity, and more rest. Here…

A tree nut allergy is very serious. All nuts need to be excluded from the diet with the exception of peanuts and seeds. Peanuts are a legume and thus differ…

Our veggie color list was created in 2008 and since then our fruit and vegetable database has grown. Wax beans are not in our database yet (soon to be added),…