All Entries For vegetables
Pumpkin: Fresh vs. Canned
This time of year, pumpkins are aplenty. But when should you choose canned over fresh? And how do you cook a fresh pumpkin?
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When They Grow It, They Eat It
Experts have long-believed that children who grow, prepare and eat their own food make healthier food choices. Now a new study is validating these beliefs.
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Video: Roasted Root Veggies, a Fall Favorite
To celebrate the change in season, I want to share a new video with you: Roasted Root Vegetables, the recipe for which was inspired by our dare to get you to love vegetables.
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Light and Spicy Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
I loved scalloped potatoes as a kid, but my palate has changed. Now that I don't crave so much fat and cream, I made over the recipe using sweet potatoes. These have a kick!
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The Extreme 'Baby Carrots' Ads: Will They Work?
The billboard read: "So what if our name doesn't end in 'itos'?" Baby carrots, it seems, are getting an extreme makeover. Will it have carrot farmers seeing green?
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Which is Better: Canned or Frozen Vegetables?
Both canned and frozen vegetables are convenient and readily available but which is better nutritionally?
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12 Delectable Ways to Use Eggplant
Looking for some new ways to use eggplant? We've rounded up a variety of healthy and delectable recipes for you to try.
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No-Cook, No-Fat Summer Flavor Boosters
I love simple, fresh foods in the summertime. When I want to dress up grilled vegetables and meats, I reach for salsa and relish. Try these new and simple recipes tonight!
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12 Savory Ways to Use Asparagus
Looking for some new ways to spice up your asparagus? We've rounded up some healthy and savory asparagus recipes for you to try.
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Tips to Make Great Skewer Kebabs
Summer is a great time for creative fun with food on a stick and nutritious hot and cold skewer kebabs.
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Give Kids More Veggies and They'll Eat More. Is it Really that Easy?
The message is clear: All kids need veggies, and most don't get enough. Could it really be as simple as just giving them more to get them to eat more? A new study says "maybe."
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Are You Eating a Rainbow?
Focusing on all the colors of the rainbow helps ensure you are providing your body with a wide range of nutrients.
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19 Cheap and Easy Tips to Make Over Your Next Meal
Stepfanie shares some of her best tips for using cheap and healthy foods in new and exciting ways.
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5 Secrets to Staying Trim from the One of the World's Healthiest Countries
Japan has one of the lowest rates of obesity in the world--less than 5 percent. How do the Japanese stay so slim? A longtime resident shares the secrets that have helped her.
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Eat to Lose: Foods That Helped Me Shed 100+ Pounds*
I try to focus on eating healthy fruits, vegetables, grains, lean proteins, low fat dairy and healthy fats. By the time I get these foods in, I have less room for junk!
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