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

Healthy Menu Ideas: Spring

These healthy menus are based on a daily 2,000 calorie recommendation. Depending on your age, sex, and physical activity level, your calorie recommendation may…
13 min read

40 Plus and Feeling Fine

To say our culture is obsessed with youth would be an understatement.One look at the T.V. or most marketing ads and it’s pretty obvious.For the most part…
3 min read

Creamy Squash Soup w/Shredded Apples

Preparation Time: 30 minutes 2 cups butternut squash, puréed 2 medium apples 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 2 cans (12 oz each)…
2 min read

Caribbean Casserole

Preparation Time: 20 minutes 1 medium onion, chopped ½ cup green bell pepper, diced 1 Tbsp canola oil 1 can (14 ½ oz) stewed tomatoes, uns…
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Pasta Primavera

Preparation Time: 25 minutes 8 oz spaghetti, uncooked, whole wheat 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp (½ clove) garlic, minced 4 cups assorted cooked vegetab…
2 min read

Empanapita

Preparation Time: 20 minutes 2 cups black beans, low-sodium, drained and rinsed 2 cups frozen broccoli, corn, pepper and other vegetable mixture, thawed…
2 min read

Fennel Citrus Salad

Preparation Time: 10 minutes 1 medium (about 1 ½ lbs) fennel bulb, thinly sliced 4 medium navel oranges, peeled and sliced ¼ cup red onion,…
1 min read

Chick-Chick Salad

Preparation Time: 15 minutes 3/4 cup water 1/2 tsp curry powder 2/3 cup couscous, whole wheat 1 cup (1/2 lb) cooked chicken breast, boneless,…
2 min read

3-Bean Chili with Chunky Tomatoes

Preparation Time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 2 Tbsp canola oil 1 cup onion, coarsely chopped ½ cup celery, chopped 1 cup green bell pepper, diced 1 can (15 ½ oz)…
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Pocket Fruit Pies

Preparation Time: 20 minutes 4 -8 inch tortillas, whole wheat 2 medium pears 1/4 tsp cinnamon, ground 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1/8 tsp nutmeg, ground 2 Tbsp…
1 min read