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While many fruits and vegetables have similar vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, they each have varying amounts which is why variety is key to reaping the…
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I’m sorry to hear of your daughter’s chronic dental pain. Your question is valid and I recommend you follow-up with the dentist and specialists who examine…
When purchasing pomegranates, choose those that are plump, round, and heavy for their size. Cracking around the crown suggests the fruit is ripe. Our produce m…
Your grandson’s taste buds may not be ready for the taste of green vegetables but with some time and strategies this can change. If your grandson likes fruit…
Bitter melon is a member of the squash family and looks like a cucumber with very bumpy skin. They are fat free, saturated fat free, cholesterol free, sodium f…
Botanists, or plant scientists, classify fruits according to the edible portion of the plant that develops from a flower and contains seeds. A few examples inc…
There are many claims about the benefits of juicing, most of which are not backed by scientific evidence. However, juicing can be a convenient way to consume f…
The average recommended amount of iodine for an infant 7 to 12 months old is 130 mcg. Iodine is available in breast milk, infant formula, and food sources. I r…
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Soursops are large, heart-shaped fruits found in tropical America locations. They are low in fat, saturated fat free and cholesterol free, and an excellent sou…