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

Kale with Raisins

Preparation Time: less than 30 minutes 12 cups chopped kale (about 3 bunches) 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons oil 3 cloves garlic, chop…
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Greens with Pineapple, Apple, and Feta

Preparation Time: 15 minutes 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons honey mustard 1 clove garlic, minced Black pepper, freshl…
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Beans ’n Butternut

Preparation Time: 20 minutes 3 cups 1” cubes butternut squash* 1 tablespoon canola oil ½ medium onion, chopped ½ teaspoon ground cum…
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Apple and Bow Tie Salad

Preparation Time: 20 minutes 1 cup bowtie pasta, dry 1 large apple 2 tablespoons orange juice ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese, reduced fat 12 cher…
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Fall into a Healthier Potato

Sweet potatoes were always a part of my mother’s southern holiday table that extended hospitality to our family and guests. Candied sweet potatoes were c…
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Apple A Day

Fall is here and in Michigan, where I live, the apples are being picked and made into many healthy autumn recipes. The scoop: The apple is one of Nature&rsqu…
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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Spinach

Stuffed Chicken. Stuff chicken with spinach, low-fat cheese and onions. After the chicken is baked use the spinach combination as a flavorful side dish. Spinac…
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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Plums

Sweet, tangy and full of antioxidants too; plums are so much more than just a late summer fruit. Whether fresh, dried, or baked into a favorite treat they dese…
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A Healthier Potato

Potatoes are good for you, delicious and nutritious. One of the most popular vegetables eaten in the US it is on the top 20 most frequently eaten raw vegetable…
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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Raspberries

Time to Salsa! Make raspberry salsa* to use with grilled fish, shrimp or chicken. Garnish a Spritzer. Try with a peach or apricot nectar and seltzer. Berry S…
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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Eggplants

Eggplant’s texture and ability to absorb bold flavors helps it shine in a variety of dishes – from roasts to dips to pasta bakes. It’s a good sou…
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