Fruits & Vegetables: Nutrition, Culinary Uses & Preservation Written by Carol Luther

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.

Can Old Vegetables Make You Sick?

Published Mar,02 2012 | By Carol Luther

Whether you bring vegetables home from the store or harvest them from your garden, proper storage is a key factor in retaining their freshness and quality.

Nutrition Facts on Boiled Sweet Potatoes

Published Aug,24 2011 | By Carol Luther

The sweet potatoes that appear on the Thanksgiving dinner table as candied yams or soufflés adorned with marshmallows are a staple food of the U.S. South.

Ackee Nutrition Information

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Carol Luther

Despite the fact that it is poisonous, ackee is the national fruit of Jamaica and the star of popular home cooked dishes. This bright red berry grows on a tree that has its origins in West Africa. Purdue University notes that the fruit grows in other Caribbean islands, such as Haiti and the Bahamas.

Mango shake. Fresh tropical fruit smoothies

How Many Calories Are in Mango Juice?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Carol Luther

Mangoes are tropical fruits with fleshy pulp surrounding a huge inner seed. Mango juice or nectar contains a variety of nutrients in a low-calorie package.

How to Cook Fresh Pineapple

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Carol Luther

Pineapples are low-calorie, nutrient-rich tropical fruits native to the Caribbean islands, and to Central and South America. The Spanish introduced them to the Hawaiian Islands, which has become the primary producer of pineapples sold in the U.S.