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These days, most consumers have convenient access to a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, from nutrient-packed avocados to brilliantly c...

Eating a ripe, ruby-red tomato is one of the reliable joys of summertime. But these juicy delicacies do more than thrill your taste buds. Hidden w...

Sometimes, celery seems to get “no respect.” For many, it appears to fall into one of two categories: either a traditional garnish/stirrer for a ...

Over the past decade, the popularity of kale has soared. Beloved by dietitians and natural health experts for its disease-fighting abilities and t...

Let’s face it – some foods, even those designated as healthful “superfoods,” have a downside. For example, cruciferous vegetables – including Brus...

Grapes - packed full of antioxidants, vitamins, fiber and juicy flavor - are universally renowned as a wonderful (sweet) food choice. Yet the dehy...

Diabetes, which affects 34.2 million Americans and claims roughly 80,000 lives a year, is at an all-time high across the nation. In type 2 diabet...

They may be small, but they are mighty. Chia seeds, from the plant botanically known as Salvia hispanica, were once a mainstay in the diets of anc...

With their delicate, pleasing taste and their satisfyingly crunchy consistency, almonds make an enjoyable snack. But, there’s more to these nutrit...

Even asparagus fans concede that this stalky, dusky-green vegetable has an odd, almost prehistoric appearance. Believe it or not, this strange-lo...

Sesame seed oil, a staple of Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine, is known among aficionados as the “Queen of Oilseeds.” The rich, nutty flavor of se...

With their salty, distinctive taste, sardines are not to everybody’s liking. Although some aficionados crave their smoky taste - pairing them with...

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