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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…

Botanically, fruits contain seeds and vegetables do not. However, from the culinary perspective fruits are considered sweet or tart and are often consumed as…

When the temperatures rise, it’s important to stay hydrated.  Of course the obvious answer is to drink plenty of liquids, preferably water, but another…

Back in the 19th Century, a group of trendy people in London formed the “Picnic Society” where a group of friends shared entertainment, refreshments, and f…

TheBUZZ Fruits & veggies lower risk of death from any cause? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING By increasing your daily intake of fruit…

There is no one fruit or vegetable that provides everything our body needs. Fruits and veggies provide an assortment of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants th…

Salsas are fabulous anytime to complement meals, serve as snacks or use as garnishes, but they’re especially refreshing in the warm weather of summer. Plus a…