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Each fruit and veggie may be a little different. In general, most fresh produce should be used within 2-10 days of purchase, and then canned, frozen, and drie…
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There are not many produce that start with the letter x, but xigua is one. Xigua is another name for watermelon. There is also ximenia which is a bush that pro…
Yes, all carbs are counted the same. Typically grains and starchy vegetables (potatoes, corn, etc.) have similar carb counts. Vegetables that are not consider…
There are a lot of great kitchen gadgets on the market that can shred produce. Check out kitchen stores online or in person to find the best tool for the job.
Fruit and vegetable intake can depend on many variables including: cultural influence, availability, personal preference, and budget to name a few. Fruit and v…
Kalettes® or kale sprouts are a combination of Brussels sprouts and kale. We will be sure to add a page to our vegetable database for kale sprouts. In the i…
Lots of good questions! Some vegetables can become more nutrient dense when cooked or frozen compared to raw veggies. However, to answer your questions: Any…
Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) has discontinued our nutrition education catalog and we therefore no longer have materials available for purchase. H…
All varieties of apples offer the same nutritional benefits; it’s really a taste preference. This includes being fat free, saturated fat free, cholesterol fr…
Furanocoumarin compounds are those found in grapefruit that interfere with some medications. Although Cara Cara navel oranges may appear similar to grapefrui…