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Plums
Plums, among the sweetest of the stone fruits, pack a surprisingly high antioxidant punch.
Antioxidants can help to prevent cell damage by neutralizing free radicals and can support and...
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Brazil Nuts
Similar to all nuts, Brazil nuts are nutrient-dense and contain high amounts of fats, fiber, protein, and antioxidants. The fats in Brazil nuts are mostly polyunsaturated and monounsaturated,...
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Cherries
There’s nothing like the iconic cherry when you’re in need of a sweet metaphor: The used car that’s “cherry”; the cherry on top as the perfect finishing touch;...
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Strawberries
These precious, ruby gems are not just juicy and sweet but come packed with nutrients. Strawberries are a good source of folate, potassium, manganese, fiber, and contain even...
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Lettuce
What a Wonderful Leaf
By Chelsea Fisher
Lettuce is such a kitchen year-round staple that too little attention may be paid to when it’s in season. Leafy vegetables can become...
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Cilantro (Coriander)
Cilantro is a leafy herb and seed popularly used in Mexican, Asian, and Indian cooking. As with other herbs, cilantro can add great flavor and complexity to a...
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Leeks
Leeks are loved all over Europe. They are the national plant of Wales and in France, they are known as “the poor man’s asparagus,” (even if they are...
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Frozen Fruits & Vegetables
Frozen fruits and vegetables may share the store freezer section with TV dinners and EGGO waffles, but they are nutritionally a far cry from those packaged food neighbors....
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Asparagus
When bunches of bright green asparagus spears arrive in the farmers’ market, you know spring has officially sprung. In Germany, the veg is such a hopeful sign of...
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Pineapple
Pineapple is among the most popular of the tropical produce available in U.S markets. Beyond their tangy, mouth-watering flavor, a cup of pineapple is a source of 79mg...
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Peanuts and Peanut Butter
Because peanuts contain saturated fat, they have long been thought of as unhealthy, but in fact, they have a balanced fat profile, with 50% made up of heart-healthy...
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Yogurt
There are many varieties of yogurt available all over the world, but the most popular is the traditional European and Greek styles of yogurt. Greek yogurt is strained...
