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 Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer.  Bread, usually baguette slices, are toasted then drizzled with olive oil and topped with a blend of tomatoes, ba…

There are several vegetables that have been characterized as tasting sweet.  These include sweet corn, sweet peppers, sweet onions and shallots.  Some tomato…

Yes! While fruit does count as a carbohydrate food, they are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber just like vegetables. Fruit can also help you satisfy yo…

Love peaches?  Well, now is the time to get to your local farmer’s market and take advantage of this juicy, sweet, summer fruit.  Many supermarkets are…

A mango is ready to eat when the skin color changes from being all green. As mangos ripen they turn yellow, orange, red and purple or any combination of thes…

Fruits and vegetables are excellent for managing diabetes! A few reasons why: They’re rich in dietary fiber which aids in digestion, keeps you fuller lo…

We all know the importance of getting plenty of fruits and veggies into our diets, but sometimes that can be a challenge. Freeze-dried fruit is a tasty and del…

A strange paradox exists in our society. Almost everyone talks about wanting to eat healthy and lose weight … yet over 80% of Americans fail to eat the daily…

For fun and perfectly-portioned, kid-friendly meals, pack lunches bento-style! Bento (boxed lunches) originated in Japan and have become a popular sensation w…

Cara cara oranges may look similar to grapefruits however they are technically a navel orange type and do not contain furanocoumarin compounds known to inter…

Most of us get our fill of zucchini during the summer months as it’s so plentiful.  If you’ve planted some in your garden, you know that many time…

Alex Caspero, MA, RD, CLT Everyday Chef, Fruits & Veggies—More Matters Ready for your new favorite side dish? This roasted Zucchini Parmesan is…