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

Tasty Tots

A healthy kid-friendly alternative to traditional fried tater tots! Preparation Time: 25 minutes 1 ½ lbs yams ¾ cups garbanzo bean…
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This Year Make YOU a Priority

It seems like one of the biggest challenges for many people when it comes to health and fitness is time.  If you’re like me, you’re most likely tr…
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The Real Cost of Eating Healthy

This week I wanted to comment on a subject that frequent comes up–the cost of fruits and vegetables or just eating healthy in general.  I’ve seen…
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Christmas Eve Italian Style

“The Feast of the Seven Fishes” is a popular Italian tradition celebrated on Christmas Eve, which involves a large meal revolving around numerous s…
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Sweet and Savory Raisin Tapenade Recipe

Make Half Your Plate Fruits & Veggies Traditional tapenades can be high in sodium, but not this version, with its base of raisins. Spread on crackers…
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Make This Plate: Tapenade

Make Half Your Plate Fruits & Veggies MyPlate Challenge: Show us how you’re following the MyPlate guidelines and make one of these plates (or anoth…
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Spinach Salad w/Apples & Eggs Recipe

Make Half Your Plate Fruits & Veggies Enjoy a simply delicious spinach salad with hard-boiled eggs, apples, and dried figs.   Recipe Cost for…
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Potato Skins w/Buffalo Chicken Recipe

Make Half Your Plate Fruits & Veggies This lively dish gives a nod to buffalo chicken wings but without extra fat and calories. Start with a foundatio…
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Make This Plate: Potato Skins w/Chicken

Make Half Your Plate Fruits & Veggie MyPlate Challenge: Show us how you’re following the MyPlate guidelines and make one of these plates (or anothe…
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Healthy Menu Ideas for Winter: Menu 18

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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