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

Plum Pudding’s Berry Salad

Preparation Time: 15 minutes   Serves: 4   Cups of Fruits and Vegetables per Serving: 1   Ingredients: 1½ cups strawberries…
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Fun Ways to Refresh with Fruit

The hot days of summer are a cool time to refresh and hydrate, taking advantage of seasonal favorites from berries to watermelon! For about 60 calories per ser…
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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Strawberries

Balsamic & Berries. Reduce balsamic in a sauce pan by bringing to a boil then simmering over low heat until it has a syrup consistency. Top low-fat frozen…
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Smoking Shrimp Creole

Preparation Time: 30 minutes 1 teaspoon canola oil 3/4 cup chopped onion 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 small celery rib, thinly s…
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Sizzlin’ Southwest Guacamole

Preparation Time: 20 minutes 6 ripe Hass Avocados, peeled, seeded, cut in chunks 2 fresh limes, juice only ½ cup chopped cilantro leaves 1 cup co…
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Mexican Veggies

Preparation Time: 15 minutes 1 cup cucumber, chopped with peel 1 can (8 3/4 oz.) corn, drained 1 can (16 oz.) stewed tomatoes 2 tablespoons chopped…
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Balsamic Chicken Salad

Preparation Time: 30 minutes 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon black pepp…
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I Pledge Allegiance to My … Health!

The 4th of July commemorates the adoption of our Declaration of Independence from England and the birth of Democracy. This birthday of the United States can su…
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Fiesta Cuisine

Celebrations in most cultures involve traditional cuisine. In Mexico, “fiestas,” the Spanish word for party or festival, involve many colorful, tas…
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