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

The Anti-Bully Zone Starts at Home

This week I’d like to write about something a bit different from my usual healthy lifestyle topics.As a parent, I feel I’d be remiss in ignoring so…
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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Bell Peppers

A Colorful Side. Bell peppers are available in green, red, yellow, orange and even purple, making it easy to add color to your plate! If a recipe calls for one…
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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Kiwifruit

10. Kiwi Cobbler! Mix refreshing kiwi with brown sugar, lemon, flour, whole-grain muffin mix, and nutmeg for a delicious cobbler! Serve warm with low-fat ice c…
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A Vegetarian Thanksgiving

Since a good portion of my family is vegetarian, each Thanksgiving we put out a plethora of veggie-based offerings. While I look forward to the classic turkey…
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Sugar Shock & the After-Meal Slump

Why do you feel … slumpy … after a big meal like holiday meal? Because of a change in your blood sugar levels. Eating a large meal with lots of c…
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A Healthier Traditional Holiday Menu

  5 Ways to Take Fat & Calories Out of Your Holiday Menu Turkey. Remove the skin from the turkey before serving. Add a little olive oil, lemon, and herb…
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