How Should I Store Bell Peppers?
Bell peppers left at room temperature over one evening are still edible, however, for best quality, store them in a plastic bag in refrigeration and use with…
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How Can I Locate Your Fruits and Veggies Spin Wheel?
We no longer have the fruit and vegetable spin wheels available. Check out our quick charts for Fruit Nutrition and Vegetable Nutrition for information or…
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Should I Be Concerned About Consuming BPA in Canned Asparagus?
Here is some information about BPA and its presence in canned foods from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).BPA, otherwise known as bisphenol A, is a che…
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How To Grill & Flavor Kabobs
When it comes to summer grilling, you can’t go wrong with kabobs. With nearly endless combinations of meat, poultry, fish and colorful vegetables, there’s…
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Why You Can’t Beat Beets
If you’re like me, you probably had limited exposure to beets in your diet. For me, it was restricted to the canned variety. I had no idea how delici…
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Do Fruits & Veggies have protein? How Can I Manage My Food Budget to Include Fruits and Vegetables?
Most fruits and veggies are not rich in protein with the exception of legumes. Lentils are a good source of protein. One half cup of lentils has 8.93 gra…
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The Everyday Chef: How To Properly Prep Tofu + Chimichurri Tofu Tacos!
Andrew Dole, RDN, CEC
Everyday Chef, Fruits & Veggies—More Matters
A lot of people don’t like tofu, not because it tastes bad but because it doesn�…
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How Can I Learn More About Fruit Importers in the EU?
To learn more about fresh produce in the European Union, specifically importers, I recommend you contact Freshfel Europe, the European Fresh Produce Associat…
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About The Buzz: Long-term Stress Adds Inches to Your Waistline? Get The Facts
June 21, 2017
TheBUZZ Long-term Stress Adds Inches to Your Waistline? Get The Facts
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
Levels of cortisol, or s…
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The Everyday Chef: How to Make the Ultimate Grilled Cheese! Grilled Halloumi Cheese w/ Berries & Herbs
I first enjoyed grilled halloumi years ago, when my mom was flirting with a lower-carbohydrate diet and picked up a package of halloumi on a whim. Gooey, firm…
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Simple Steps to a Super Smoothie
Summer is almost here and if you’re looking for a healthy way to keep your cool, reach for a smoothie. Smoothies are terrific as a meal replacement (th…
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Where can I access a seasonal produce poster?
We currently do not have a seasonal produce poster, however, we have seasonal produce lists on our website that you can share with your client for reference.
W…
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