Fruits & Vegetables: Nutrition, Culinary Uses & Preservation Written by Allan Robinson

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.

Healthy Homemade Baked Orange Sweet Potato Fries with ketchup, salt, pepper on white wooden board

Sweet Potato Fries Nutrition

Published Mar,23 2018 | By Allan Robinson

Learn about the nutritional information for sweet potato fries - which include more nutrients than regular french fries.

Asian Pear Nutrition

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Allan Robinson

An Asian pear is a fruit from the tree with the scientific name Pyrus pyrifolia. The Asian pear tree is native to Asia and has other names such as the nashi pear, sand pear and apple pear. The fruit has a high water content and a grainy texture compared to the familiar European pear.

Calories in Apple Turnovers

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Allan Robinson

A turnover is a type of pastry that contains a filling, usually fruit. The baker places the filling on a sheet of pastry dough, and folds the dough over to seal in the filling. The calories in these morsels can add up quickly.

How Many Calories Are in a Broccoli & Cheese Soup Bowl?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Allan Robinson

Broccoli and cheese soup generally contains a soup base, broccoli, cheese and a few seasonings. It's readily available from restaurants and grocery stores. The cheese content gives broccoli and cheese soup a significant number of calories from fat.

Acorn Squash Nutrition Information

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Allan Robinson

The acorn squash is a variety of the squash species Cucurbita pepo, which also includes pumpkins and zucchini. It’s a winter squash, meaning that you typically eat it in the winter when the fruit is fully mature. The acorn squash generally has an acorn-like shape and is typically dark green.