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.

How to Make Bananas Last Longer

One common complaint among banana eaters is that they tend to go bad before they’re eaten, but by following a few steps, you can make your bananas last longer.

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How to Bake a Potato in Tin Foil in a Toaster Oven

Along with toasting bread, toaster ovens can bake and broil. If you use yours to bake a potato, you can free up your conventional oven for other dishes. Baked potatoes make a satisfying side dish or main course, especially when topped with lean ground beef or reduced-fat cheese.

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How to Freeze a Yellow Crookneck Squash

Yellow crookneck squash peaks during the summer months, but you can enjoy the freshness of the vegetable throughout the entire year by freezing it. Yellow squash contains numerous nutrients, including beta-carotene, iron, calcium and vitamins A and C.

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How to Keep Cut Potatoes Fresh for a Few Hours

Potatoes are a source of carbohydrates, which provide you with energy, due to their high nutritional value. A typical russet potato contains no fat or cholesterol and is packed with fiber, potassium, B-complex vitamins, iron and vitamin C.

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Grater and Coleslaw Ingredients

How to Cut Carrots for Coleslaw

Whether it’s served to go along with burgers and hot dogs or as a side dish for your favorite deli sandwich, coleslaw provides a delicious way to consume healthy veggies. Carrots are a staple in most varieties of coleslaw and along with adding a sweet taste they provide vitamins A, C, K, potassium, folate and choline.

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Brussels sprouts

How to Cook Fresh Brussels Sprouts in the Microwave

Related to the cabbage and originating from Belgium, Brussels sprouts have a sweet, nutty taste. The peak of their season is from October through March; however, you usually can find fresh Brussels sprouts in your grocery store all year long.

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How Do I Defrost Whole Frozen Strawberries?

Strawberries are a delicious and versatile fruit that can be used to make nutritious smoothies, decadent desserts, healthy low-calorie salads or be eaten straight out of the carton as a snack. Plus, strawberries provide you with antioxidants, folate, vitamin C, potassium and fiber.

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passion fruits

How to Make Fresh Passion Fruit Juice

Native to southern Brazil, passion fruit is usually purple or yellow in color and contains a sweet floral flavor that is similar to guava. In the United States, passion fruit is grown in Hawaii, Florida and California, and is an excellent source of iron, calcium and vitamins A and C.

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Close up of broccoli plant, Hyogo Prefecture, Honshu, Japan

How to Cook Fresh Broccoli in a Slow Cooker

Kids may not like broccoli, but its lush green florets are extremely beneficial to anyone’s diet as a source of vitamins C and A, potassium, fiber, calcium, folate, phosphorus and iron. It’s also a versatile vegetable that can be steamed, sautéed, stir-fried or eaten raw.

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How to Cook Sweet Potatoes in a NuWave Cooker

The NuWave Oven countertop device uses infrared technology to cook food. The result is meals that take less time to cook and that can be healthier for you since no oils or butter are needed. The NuWave Oven can cook a wide variety of food, including sweet potatoes.

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