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

How to make fruit popsicles

These are great for summer parties! 2 c. plain yogurt 1 c. bananas, strawberries, blueberries, etc. 1/2 c. orange or apple juice Blend fruit or berries; add yo…
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meatless meals

Black bean tacos are one of my children’s favorite meals. I use canned black beans and grind up carrots, celery and onions to cook with them. I flavor th…
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Granola

This granola recipe was designed to be used in the Tropical Fruit Parfait but can be used on its own as a snack. Makes 5 servings 3/4 oz ses…
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Mexican Vegetable Frittata

This frittata is easy and packed with flavor. Feel free to experiment with different combinations of vegetables. Makes 3 servings 3 eggs 1/8 …
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Nut Nutrition Database

[Fruit Nutrition] [Vegetable Nutrition] While they are not a fruit or vegetable, nuts are important to one’s overall diet and are, therefore, included in th…
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Quick Tip: Healthy Vending

Sick of Selling Candy Bars and Wrapping Paper? Try our fun and fruitful ideas for healthy vending and fundraising instead >>
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Quick Tip: Folate

Looking to Add More Folate to Your Diet? These fruits and vegetables contain 80 micrograms or more Folate per serving>>
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Quick Tip: Vitamin A

Looking to Add More Vitamin A to Your Diet? These fruits and vegetables contain 1000 International Units (IU) or more of Vitamin A per serving>>
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Quick Tip: Potassium

Looking to Add More Potassium to Your Diet? Fruits and vegetables that contain 700mg or more potassium per serving qualify to carry the label “high in…
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Quick Tip: Vitamin C

Looking to Add More Vitamin C to Your Diet? Fruits and vegetables that contain 12mg or more vitamin C per serving qualify to carry the label “high in v…
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Quick Fact: High in Fiber

Looking to Add More Fiber to Your Diet? Fruits and Vegetables that contain 5 grams of fiber or more per serving qualify to carry the label "High in Fibe…
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