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from Fruits & Veggies More Matters Also known as string beans, these bright green and crunchy beans are available year-round. Green beans are picked while still immature and the inner bean is just beginning to form. They are one of only a few varieties of beans that are eaten fresh. How to Select Choose fresh, well ...
read more >from Fruits and Vegies More Matters Balsamic & Berries. Reduce balsamic in a sauce pan by bringing to a boil then simmering over low heat until it has a syrup consistency. Top low-fat frozen yogurt with fresh strawberries and finish with a drizzle of the balsamic reduction. Sweet Greens. Add sliced berries to mesclun greens (or ot...
read more >from Dr. Melina Would you rather eat a heart-healthy bowl of oatmeal with sliced strawberries and almonds or take medicine to lower your cholesterol? If you chose the more flavorful option, you’d achieve nearly the same benefits, according to research evaluating a cholesterol-lowering diet done by a group of Canadian researchers. ...
read more >from Sylvia Melendez, MS RD ½ small cantaloupe or 1 small banana 4 cubes of low fat cheese 1 cup (8 oz.) fat free yogurt 6 large cucumber slices dipped in lime juice 1 frozen fruit juice bar ½ cup wheat cereal with ½ cup skim milk 1 medium orange or 20 grapes 2 cups fat free popcorn sprinkled with chile 10 whole roas...
read more >Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Kale from Fruits & Veggies More Matters With Your Favorite Noodles – soba, fettuccine or rice noodles. Add chopped kale when pasta is about 5 minutes from being done. Season with a small amount of sesame oil, sesame seeds and salt. Quickie Kale Salad. Toss canned sliced beets with cooked fresh or frozen k...
read more >Top 10 Way to Enjoy Brussel Sprouts from Fruits and Veggies More Matters Make candied Brussels sprouts. Defrost frozen sprouts and dust with brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Microwave for 5 minutes and serve hot. Simply roast Brussels sprouts at 400 degrees for 40 minutes. Toss with a small amount of olive oil before baking. Add steam...
read more >Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Swiss Chard from Fruits and Veggies More Matters One-Pot Dish. Dinner couldn’t be easier with our One-Pot Lentil Dish featuring Swiss chard. Ravioli. Surprise your family with ravioli filled with Swiss chard, part-skim ricotta, and a touch of parmesan cheese. Finish with your favorite sauce. Scrambled. Inste...
read more >Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Pineapple from Fruits and Veggies More Matters Salsa! Mix chopped pineapple, bell peppers, onion, jalapeno peppers, lemon juice, and cilantro to make fresh salsa. Serve over grilled chicken, burgers or seafood, or with tortilla chips. Recipe: Pineapple Salsa Pineapple Popsicles. Stack fresh or canned pineapple chu...
read more >Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Cara Cara Navel Oranges from Fruits and Veggies More Matters Beet Red Orange Salad. Toss together roasted beets, peeled and sliced Cara Cara navel oranges, and a citrus vinaigrette or a small amount of orange juice. Serve on watercress or as a side for grilled seafood, pork, or chicken. Fruity Pizza. Top a freshly ...
read more >Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Persimmon from Fruits and Veggies More Matters Homemade Vinaigrette. Combine a chopped persimmon, 2 tablespoons vinegar (white wine or balsamic), 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, and your favorite herbs (basil, thyme etc). Blend and enjoy! A Treat for One! Blend 2 persimmons with 1 cup (8 oz...
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