Insider’s Viewpoint: Balance Nutrition & Taste
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March is National Nutrition Month® which is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, formerly the American Dietetic Association. Every year the campaign stresses the importa...
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Top 10 Ways To Enjoy Honeydew Melon
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Freeze It. Make popsicles by puréeing honeydew with a little sugar and a splash of lime juice. Pour into molds and freeze.
Drink It. Make a slushy with your honeydew. Watch Recipe Video.
The Perfect Pyramid. Place a peeled slice of ...
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About The Buzz: Canned Peaches Are Nutritionally Comparable To Fresh?
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TheBUZZ Canned peaches are nutritionally comparable to fresh?
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
The science is in: The nutritional value of canned peaches is on par with that of fresh peaches.
HOW DO WE KNOW THIS?
Research con...
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Insider’s Viewpoint: Enjoy The Taste Of Eating Right
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March 18, 2014
Have you seen that new cooking competition show “The Taste”? Professional chefs to amateur cooks have to cram a prepared themed entrée and side dish on a tasting spoon to serve renowned culinary experts (such...
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Top 10 Ways To Enjoy Hubbard Squash
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Hubbard Hash. Try Hubbard squash in a hash by sautéing diced squash, onions, garlic and rosemary in a touch of olive oil until tender. This pairs wonderfully with eggs, poultry or pork.
Deliciously Sweet. For a twist on traditional whipped swee...
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Top 10 Ways To Get Kids Involved In Healthy Cooking & Shopping
How Can Kids Help?
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Mean Green Cleaning Machine. Let them wash fruits and vegetables when preparing for cooking or eating.
Pick A Peck! When shopping, let them select a new fruit or vegetab...
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Ingredients
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Category: Appetizers, Dips & Salsa
Serves: 8
Cups of Fruits & Vegetables per Serving: 1
Cut the melon in half.
Scoop out the seeds and discard.
With a spoon, scoop out the flesh (you should have 8 to 10 cups).
Set aside.
In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium-h...
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Tempt Your Taste Buds With The Flavors Of Fresh Artichokes
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Now that the spring season is upon us, you’ll begin to notice artichokes appearing more frequently in your supermarket’s produce section. Not only will they be more abundant in supply, but they’ll be at some very budget-f...
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Top 10 Ways To Enjoy Kiwifruit
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Kiwi Cobbler! Mix refreshing kiwi with brown sugar, lemon, flour, whole-grain muffin mix, and nutmeg for a delicious cobbler! Serve warm with low-fat ice cream or frozen yogurt if desired. Recipe: Kiwifruit Cobbler
Sweet & Simple. To enjoy th...
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Insider’s Viewpoint: Veggies For Breakfast
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February 25, 2014
Getting the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables daily is no easy task. There is “Breakfast for Dinner” so why not “Veggies for Breakfast”? Remember to strive for half your plate as fruit or vegetab...
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