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Chop Test: An Easy Way to Know How to Cook Vegetables
Have you ever wondered if you're cooking vegetables well? I've devised a simple approach that makes determining cooking time and methods a snap! Check out this post for the secret, and don't miss the free infographic!
Diabetic-Friendly Pumpkin Pie
Looking for a diabetic-friendly holiday dessert? Look no further -- we've got you covered.
8 Fun Facts About Squash
Fall officially begins in just a few days! Are you ready for the shift in seasons?
Beginner's Guide to Fiber
Plant foods like fruit, vegetables, whole grains, beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds are not only loaded with phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals to fight disease, but they’re also great sources of fiber...
Summer Fruit Tart
This delicious tart is so easy to make because you get to skip the dough, the baking, and the custard. The focus is on the fruit!
Vegetarian Poke Bowl
A poke bowl is a Hawaiian salad with raw seafood. We have turned this great idea into a vegetarian bowl using quinoa and roasted vegetables.
Chicken Herb Pho
Take a page from Vietnamese cooks for a vegetable-rich meal that is so delicious!
Grilled Veggies and Spring Farmers' Markets
Spring and summer bring tons of fresh vegetables from gardens, farmers' markets, and grocery stores. The latest farmers' market bounty included ripe beefsteak tomatoes, baby turnip greens, baby carrots, baby bok choy, asparagus, and spinach. Here's what we made with our delicious haul from the farmer's market in Boulder, Colorado...
Farmer's Market Dinner
I got to visit a Farmer's Market over the weekend. They had a huge array of tropical fruits, local grown seasonal produce, fresh herbs, sunflowers and more!
Diet and Dementia
Today we're going to take a closer look at which foods are associated with an increased risk of dementia, and which foods may help prevent risk of developing dementia...
Farm to Table
“From my perspective as an organic farmer and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, small scale, organic, local and sustainable agriculture isn't just a benefit to a community, it's the glue that bonds communities together and is the only way to improve the health of our soils, our health, and our pocket books.”
Can You Get Enough Protein from Vegetables?
Vegetables contain protein, but is it possible to obtain enough protein from a diet made up of only vegetables?
Tasty Salsa Recipes
How better to celebrate salsa month than with some fun new salsas? In this post, we've collected three of our very favorite recipes for melon salsa, olive and carrot salsa, and a mind-blowing baked banana salsa.
Pea Shoots and More Greens
Pea shoots are larger than "sprouts" but are not mature enough to produce peas. They taste like peas and have a delicate flavor. Plus, their versatility makes them delicious whether they are raw or cooked. Find out what we bought at the farmers' market this week and see the dishes we made with our finds!
Apple A Day Savings
You may have already heard about our amazing PDF handout library, and the work continues! Now we're adding lots more while revamping a few fan favorites. Here's a redesigned and updated version of one of our top handouts: Apple a Day Savings...
Don't Fear the Potato!
Potatoes are a good source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, and niacin; and contain the minerals potassium, copper, manganese, and phosphorus. In fact, white potatoes contain more potassium per standard serving than any other vegetable. Include the skin when you prepare potatoes, and they’re also a good source of fiber. Potatoes also contain a variety of phytonutrients, nutrients produced by plants that help promote overall health. Potatoes are also low in saturated fat and sodium, two nutrients when consumed in large amounts are associated with increased risk of heart disease...
The ABCs of Fruits and Veggies
It’s National Nutrition Month! This year’s theme is “Go Further with Food,” and what better way is there to fuel the fun than with fresh fruits and vegetables?
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