…made the decision to include the use of “juice concentrates” as an added sugar ingredient. While these natural sugars come from fruits and vegetables, which are typically a nutritious choice,…
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…eat the skin of a sweet potato), these versatile starchy vegetables can be incorporated into a variety of recipes from soup to dessert like these for Pumped Up Pumpkin Bread,…
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…dairy-free. There has been an enormous convergence of evidence and the message is crystal clear: to optimize your health, eat more plants and less meat, dairy and processed foods. Vegetables…
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…issues of the Dietary Guidelines set forth by the USDA, only 7% of us are eating our vegetables. Nowadays there is a dietitian in every other grocery store. But is…
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…quick, no-knead bread is the ideal side for broth-heavy soups and vegetable stews. Slice the leftovers up for sandwiches, or bake them off for rustic croutons. (2 Guiding Stars) Carrot…
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…one of those folks, however, even I see the beauty of substituting salsa in place of ketchup in some instances. It is a chance to add some extra vegetables and…
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…pesto. (1 Guiding Star) Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Sandwich Root vegetables may not seem like the most obvious sandwich filling, but trust us: beets and goat cheese are a…
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…to sell higher priced organic crops, but not knowing how to get there. The USDA may have a solution. You could soon be seeing more organic root vegetables and greens…
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