Fruits & Vegetables

Organic Apples Are Better for Gut Health
Fruits & Vegetables

Organic Apples Are Better for Gut Health

Apples are a healthy fruit, especially when eaten raw. For the health of your gut microbiome, organically grown apples are best, new research finds.

Exotic Fruits and Veggies You Should Be Eating…but Probably Aren’t
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Exotic Fruits and Veggies You Should Be Eating…but Probably Aren’t

Stop eating the same produce all the time, and liven things up with these healthful, delicious exotic fruits and veggies…

Are Purple and Orange Cauliflower More Nutritious Than White?
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Are Purple and Orange Cauliflower More Nutritious Than White?

Cauliflower is ultra-healthy. But how do those brightly colored varieties stack up against the white version? A leading nutritionist breaks it down…

5 Ways to Make Collard Greens Irresistible
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5 Ways to Make Collard Greens Irresistible

Collard greens can seem like a challenge, but these cooking tips and recipes make them easy and will have your family and guests asking for more.

5 Ways to Make Fresh Carrots Irresistible
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5 Ways to Make Fresh Carrots Irresistible

Try carrots roasted and dressed with a blue-cheese vinaigrette, grilled with lemon/dill, sautéed with chickpeas and simmered into Thai soup.

5 Ways to Cook Celery Root
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5 Ways to Cook Celery Root

Celery root, aka celeriac, is ugly on the outside but beautifully delicious when you serve it. Here are five ways to cook and enjoy celery root.

How to Slice an Avocado Safely
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How to Slice an Avocado Safely

Emergency rooms have seen a surge in patients who sliced open palms or fingers while cutting into avocados.

Dandelions Galore: Smoothies & Salads
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Dandelions Galore: Smoothies & Salads

I spent a lot of time pulling weeds when I was younger (my father frequently sent me out on sunny…

5 Ways to Cook Asparagus
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5 Ways to Cook Asparagus

Asparagus has been prized by kings and queens for centuries. Don’t just steam it! Here are five delicious ways to cook and enjoy this regal veggie.

Best Ways to Save Berries
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Best Ways to Save Berries

Aren’t summer berries the best? But they’re gone before you know it. Here are two easy ways to make your…

Get Some Cauliflower Power!
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Get Some Cauliflower Power!

Cauliflower is one of my all-time favorite vegetables. Once revered by the French king Louis XIV, this royal vegetable should…

Make Berries Last Longer
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Make Berries Last Longer

It’s peak time to buy delicious fresh berries. But what good is buying berries on sale if they wind up…

Way to Ripen Fruit Fast
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Way to Ripen Fruit Fast

Have you noticed that supermarket fruit can be as hard as a brick? Food is picked way before it’s ready…

Good-for-You Comfort Food
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Good-for-You Comfort Food

You can enjoy the creamy, rich dishes you love…and stay healthy! As a health-conscious reader, you probably know that limiting…

Keep Lemons Fresher Longer
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Keep Lemons Fresher Longer

Fresh lemon and lime juice are great to have on hand, so it would be nice if those fresh citrus…