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

Cool 3-Bean Salad with Grapes

Preparation Time: 15 minutes 3 Tbsp Red wine vinegar 3 Tbsp Canola oil 3 Tbsp Honey 2 tsp Honey mustard 6 cups Green onion, thinly sliced using only wh…
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Bulgur Wheat and Vegetable Stir Fry

Preparation Time: 25 Minutes 1 medium Onion, chopped 1 cup Broccoli, chopped 1 cup Carrots, shredded 1 small Green, yellow, or red pepper, chopped 1/3…
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May is Blood Pressure Awareness Month

Did you know that May is blood pressure awareness month? Remember, what you eat affects your chances of having high blood pressure (hypertension). Take charge…
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The Sweet Harmony of Produce

Did you ever wonder why certain fruits or vegetables go together? Is it because they complement each other in color or flavor? Or is it because they are availa…
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Spring Greens

Including more greens – salads and otherwise – on your plate is a great way to lighten up the menu for spring. And if you’re stuck in a rut making th…
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Health Benefits of Fruits & Vegetables

The natural antioxidants in fruits and vegetables will help keep your body working at its best, so consuming a diet that meets your daily recommended amount of…
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CHILD NUTRITION ACT OF 1966

A new dimension was added to school food services with the enactment of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. In its Declaration of Purpose in Section 2 of the Act,…
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Let’s Move! Campaign

The Let’s Move! campaign was inspired by the fact that the obesity rate in children has tripled over the past 30 years, and their expected lifespan is no…
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Your Region

In addition to knowing the average weather pattern in your locale, knowing which geographic region your continental state falls into is another general guideli…
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Geography Made Simple

We all know that different parts of the country experience different types of weather throughout the course of a calendar year. Because of this variation, ther…
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