Nectarines are a sweet stone fruit that taste best in the summertime. They are light and juicy but are very nutritious as well. Nectarines are low in calories and fat, and full of vitamins and fiber as well as antioxidants.

Squash, like other fruits and vegetables, contains bacteria and enzymes that will break it down with time, destroying its flavor, color and texture and reducing its nutritional content. While you do not have to cook squash before freezing it, you should blanch it to stop the activity of these enzymes and bacteria.

Bronchitis occurs when the airways become inflamed. Bronchitis may be acute, lasting a short amount of time, or chronic, lasting a long period of time. Symptoms of bronchitis include coughing, a low-grade fever, wheezing and shortness of breath.

For many people, onions cause heartburn or other digestive discomfort. If onions interfere with your enjoyment of a meal, or if you don't have one when preparing a recipe that calls for it, onion powder works as a substitute.

Gooseberries are a summer delight, coming in green, red and blonde varieties that pack a sweet-tart punch in their small size.

Metformin is sold under the brand name Glucophage and is an oral anti-diabetic drug that helps control blood sugar levels. Metformin is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat Type 2 diabetes.

Dried fruit is widely viewed as a healthy snack. While it is a better alternative to sugary candy and other junk food, dried fruit should still be consumed in moderation because it contains much higher amounts of sugar and calories than regular fruit.

Most cakes start with the same basic ingredients, but flavorings set each recipe apart. Cake gets its flavor from different ingredients including powders like cocoa, liquids like flavored extracts or mix-in ingredients like dried fruit or pieces of chocolate.

Outback is best known for its searing hot steaks, but their steamed mixed vegetables stand out as a healthy, yet flavorful menu item. The vegetables in the mix might vary seasonally, but generally include broccoli, carrots, squash and sugar snap peas.

Drinking carrot juice may improve your vision, fight certain cancers and provide your body with essential nutrients including vitamins A and C. However, drinking too much carrot juice may turn your skin orange, raise your blood sugar and interfere with certain medications.

Red and yellow grapefruit, often called white grapefruit, are closely related varieties of the same citrus fruit, Citrus paradisi. It's a hybrid cross between a variety of pomelo and a variety of sweet orange that was originally developed in Barbados. Most grapefruit sold in the U.S.

Irritation to the stomach by food, including by acidic citrus fruit, can cause stomach pain. However, stomach pain can also be inherent of a more serious condition, such as a stomach ulcer or gastritis.