Diversity in Friends

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…Gray’s. She’s a picky eater, hands-down. Fruit and vegetables are rarely on her plate, and if one happens to show up, she is sure to let the whole table know….

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Put Spring on Your Plate

Chinese Noodles with Spring Vegetables

Chinese Noodles with Vegetables – 2 Guiding Stars The shift in seasons brings a timely change for home chefs. The weather always inspires and influences what we create in the…

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Plant-Based Burgers

Black Bean Veggie Burgers

…a long time and can be usually found in the freezer section. Veggie burgers are relatively simple patties. They are predominantly made from legumes, grains, vegetables, seasonings, and a binder…

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Resolutions for 2010

…or no progress in fruit, vegetable, or whole grain product consumption; little or no progress in sodium (part of salt) intake; and a glimmer with calcium (lots found in dairy…

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Eating for Eye Health

eating for eye health

vegetables such as certain squashes, sweet potatoes, and of course carrots. (For more on carotenoids, check out my previous post on orange foods.) Lutein and zeaxanthin are the main carotenoids…

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