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

Bean and Cheese Quesadilla

Preparation Time: 30 minutes 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen) 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup…
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Asian Apple-Chicken Salad

Preparation Time: 20 minutes 2 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed 2 cups apples, cored and cubed 2 tablespoons apple, orange, or carrot juice 2 tablespoo…
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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Frozen Fruit

Snow Cone. Blend in a blender with crushed ice to make a snow cone. Smoothies. Use with 100% juice or skim milk to create delicious smoothie combinations in a…
1 min read

Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Kale

With Your Favorite Noodles – soba, fettuccine or rice noodles. Add chopped kale when pasta is about 5 minutes from being done. Season with a small amount of…
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100-Calorie Comparison Chart

When you eat fruits and vegetables in place of other foods, you get MORE! Why? Because they are high in fiber and water and the volume (per calorie) is greater…
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Volume Comparisons

Let’s compare your calorie savings using some common food substitutions … Calories shown in ()  Instead of …  Choose &…
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Wrap-it-up!

Preparation Time: 15 minutes 1 cup shredded carrot 1 cup bean sprouts, fresh 1 cup bell pepper, sliced thin 1 cup spinach fresh, shredded, slightly pack…
2 min read

Vegetarian Chili with Spinach

Preparation Time: Less than 30 minutes 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 teaspoons oil 1 15-oz. can chili-style beans 1 15-oz. can pinto beans, rinsed and drai…
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