Fruits & Vegetables: Nutrition, Culinary Uses & Preservation

Variety comparisons and diverse culinary forms, such as juices or dried extracts, determine the nutritional value and physiological impact of plant-based diets on systemic health.

Pomegranates Olives Citrus Fruits Peaches Berries Greens Plantains Other Fruit Avocados Peppers Melons Mushrooms Raisins Cooking Vegetables Potatoes Pineapples Bananas Cherries Broccoli Sweet Potatoes Brussels Sprouts Oranges Grapes Plums Dried Fruit Apples Corn Persimmons Dragon Fruit Onions Figs Kiwi Cucumber Pumpkin Pears Sprouts Tomatoes Eggplant Zucchini Carrots Beets Mangos Squash Leeks Dates Papaya Cabbage Passion Fruit Spinach Kale Seaweed Coconut Asparagus Bok Choy Celery Grapefruit Prunes Apricots Artichokes Cauliflower Strawberries Grape Leaves
Coconut Macaroons

Nutrition in Coconut Macaroons

Published Mar,15 2018  |  By Nicki Wolf

Learn about the nutritional content of coconut macaroons — cookies made of shredded coconut, egg whites, cream of tartar, condensed milk and almond extract.

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apples covered with pesticides in a bowl

Think Washing Your Apple Gets It Clean? Think Again

Published Feb,07 2018  |  By Ada Ciuca

An apple a day keeps the doctor away — unless, of course, you’ve been washing them incorrectly this whole time. Yep, a new study from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst suggests simply rinsing apples with water might not be enough to get rid of the synthetic insecticides sprayed on most conventional varieties — and these lingering pesticides can potentially have harmful effects on your health .

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brussels sprouts

10 Veggie Dishes to Make This Thanksgiving Super Nutritious

Published Nov,20 2017  |  By Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN

There's a ton to be thankful for each holiday season. But a typical Thanksgiving dinner can provide well over a day’s worth of calories -- thanks, but no thanks! Luckily, there are options that provide significantly fewer calories and way more nutrition.

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Assortment of fruits on wooden table

5 Tricky Fruits and How to Eat Them

Published Jul,11 2017  |  By August McLaughlin

Have you been eating your daily recommended two cups of fruit? If you're like most adults, probably not. This shortfall could be robbing you of significant health benefits, such as improved weight control and a reduced risk for type 2 diabetes.

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cucumbers on woman hands. fresh vegetables in garden

How to Get the Burp Out of Cucumbers

Published Feb,12 2013  |  By Ireland Wolfe

Cucumbers are a refreshing fruit that you can enjoy raw with salads, sandwiches or on their own. Very low in calories, cucumbers are fat and cholesterol free. However, some people experience gastrointestinal distress from some varieties of cucumbers because of a bitter substance called cucurbitacin.

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spinach isolated on white background

Health Benefits of Pasalai Keerai

Published Jun,14 2012  |  By Deila Taylor

Pasalai keerai is spinach. It is used in various Indian recipes, usually cooked with added spices and vegetables. India has a number of keerai or "greens" that are used in traditional meals and for their health benefits. Spinach is called pasalai keerai in Tamil, the Dravidian language spoken in parts of India.

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Sun Dried Tomatoes on Wooden Table

How to Store and Freeze Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Published May,08 2012  |  By Kathryn Walsh

A single sun-dried tomato can change the entire flavor of a meal. A tomato that is dehydrated in the sun develops an intense flavor and chewy texture without losing the nutrients, including vitamins A and C and the antioxidant lycopene, that make tomatoes a valuable part of your diet.

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How to Make Baked Banana Chips

Published Apr,23 2012  |  By M.H. Dyer

Versatile tropical fruits, bananas are nutritional powerhouses, rich in vitamin C, potassium and dietary fiber. Crispy, sweet and guilt-free, baked bananas chips are a cinch to make. A portable, high-energy treat, baked banana chips are just right for a hiking trip or as part of a healthy lunch.

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Tomatoes

How to Substitute Fresh Tomatoes for Canned Diced Tomatoes

Published Apr,23 2012  |  By Fred Decker

There is a school of thought that considers canned foods to be a compromise, trading quality for convenience. That's not always true. With tomatoes, for example, the "fresh" tomatoes available for much of the year are hard and flavorless, bred and picked purely for their storage characteristics.

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