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Have you ever been at a party or picnic and a guest looks at the blue corn chips and thinks they’ve been artificially dyed? It’s interesting how many people don’t realize there are multiple varieties of corn beyond yellow and white. What about cabbage and onions? Are they considered red or purple? In this last ... Violet and blue are healthy, too!
Violet and blue are healthy, too!
Have you ever been at a party or picnic and a guest looks at the blue corn chips and thinks they’ve been artificially dyed? It’s interesting how many people don’t realize there are multiple varieties of corn beyond yellow and white. What about cabbage and onions? Are they considered red or purple? In this last ... Violet and blue are healthy, too!
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Peppers are not just another pretty vegetable. Packed with vitamin C and water, they can be added to at least a dozen different dishes to boost color, taste, and texture. Beyond vitamin C, red bell peppers contain the antioxidant capsanthin, which gives them their bright red color while yellow...
Dozen Ways to Enjoy Peppers
Peppers are not just another pretty vegetable. Packed with vitamin C and water, they can be added to at least a dozen different dishes to boost color, taste, and texture. Beyond vitamin C, red bell peppers contain the antioxidant capsanthin, which gives them their bright red color while yellow...
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The humble carrot is not always the highlight of most recipes, but this orange (and sometimes white, yellow or purple) vegetable has a lot to brag about. Carrots are part of the Umbelliferae family along with celery, parsnips, fennel, and anise. These savory vegetables add great flavor to several...
13 Carrot Gold – 12 Shareable Ideas + 1 Printable Recipe
The humble carrot is not always the highlight of most recipes, but this orange (and sometimes white, yellow or purple) vegetable has a lot to brag about. Carrots are part of the Umbelliferae family along with celery, parsnips, fennel, and anise. These savory vegetables add great flavor to several...
Themes for nutrition classes, presentations, and wellness fairs
Putting together a comprehensive and engaging cooking demonstration is hard work -- but that's about to change.
Prizes and Incentives for Nutrition Classes, Wellness Fairs, Employee Wellness Programs
Health fair prizes or incentives can move games, presentations, and activities from good to great!
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There are several beautiful varieties of winter squash, but don’t let the name fool you. “Winter” squash is available year-round and is a seriously versatile vegetable. Squash provides a hefty dose of cancer-fighting beta-carotene as well as potassium, fiber and vitamin C. It’s also low in calories. A 1-cup serving of butternut squash has just ... Squashed
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There are several beautiful varieties of winter squash, but don’t let the name fool you. “Winter” squash is available year-round and is a seriously versatile vegetable. Squash provides a hefty dose of cancer-fighting beta-carotene as well as potassium, fiber and vitamin C. It’s also low in calories. A 1-cup serving of butternut squash has just ... Squashed
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Going green is not just good for the environment. Research tells us that eating more green fruits and vegetables is great for your health! From apples to zucchini, there are loads of nutritious green items to choose from. Lettuce start with breakfast! Breakfast is a perfectly sane time of...
Go green, go!
Going green is not just good for the environment. Research tells us that eating more green fruits and vegetables is great for your health! From apples to zucchini, there are loads of nutritious green items to choose from. Lettuce start with breakfast! Breakfast is a perfectly sane time of...
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As we gear up for the next round of US Dietary Guidelines, it’s great that we still have My Plate to guide clients about eating healthy, balanced meals. The newly launched My Plate Start Simple Campaign is meant to provide simple, sustainable tips to consumers for each food group....
On your plate – vegetables
As we gear up for the next round of US Dietary Guidelines, it’s great that we still have My Plate to guide clients about eating healthy, balanced meals. The newly launched My Plate Start Simple Campaign is meant to provide simple, sustainable tips to consumers for each food group....