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Go deeper with these carefully curated collections of fruit and veggie stories.

Healthy Menu Ideas for Winter: Menu 22

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…
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Stuffed Buttercup Squash

Substitute any winter squash for buttercup squash in this savory recipe! Preparation Time: 30 minutes ½ cup onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crush…
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Spinach & Grapefruit Salad

The combination of pink grapefruit sections, dark green spinach, and white jicama is both visually and texturally appealing. Preparation Time: 15 min…
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Pummelo & Shrimp Salad

This colorful salad features flavorful sautéed shrimp on a bed of greens topped with pummelo, shallots, and other fresh fruits. Preparation Ti…
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Delicious Greens

Dark, leafy greens are an excellent source for vitamins A and K! Preparation Time: 15 minutes ½ lb collard greens, rinsed, stems removed and coa…
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Spaghetti Squash w/Herbs

Spaghetti squash has a unique texture that shreds into spaghetti-like strands when cooked. Just cook, season and enjoy! Preparation Time: 30 minutes…
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Spaghetti Squash w/Parmesan & Romano

Add a small salad, a slice of Italian bread, a meatball and you’ll have complete meal! Preparation Time: 20 minutes 1 (3 lb) spaghetti squa…
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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Red Currants

February 1, 2012 Homemade Currant Dressing. Purée a handful of currants with olive oil, cilantro or mint, and salt and pepper to taste. Top over spin…
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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Cardoon

Cardoon is native to the Mediterranean region and is related to the artichoke. It is grown for its thick, edible stalks, that resemble celery. Cardoon has a mi…
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Weight Management Made Easy (Finally!)

Last spring, I wrote about how some small changes made to my eating habits had made an unexpected difference in my weight.  Without trying, I had dropped 5 po…
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