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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),…

Watermelon is a hydrating and refreshing fruit, made up of over 90% water, perfect for keeping you cool and replenished. It’s rich in vitamins A and C, a…

This week is filled with July 4th festivities–picnics, barbeques and backyard cookouts.  Whether you’re at the beach, around the campsite or just…

“Are potatoes as bad as they say?” is a question I am often asked on store tours. Or, “Are sweet potatoes really much better than white potatoes?” Le…

TheBUZZ Eating fruits & veggies lowers stroke risk? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Fruit and vegetable consumption positively impact…

Eating a variety of fruits and veggies will provide your body with different vitamins and minerals that work towards making energy. Potatoes for instance prov…

Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) has several different curricula available to get kids excited about eating fruits and vegetables. Other options mig…