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.

close up of cauliflower at street market

Can I Pre-Cook Cauliflower & Broccoli?

Broccoli and cauliflower add color, flavor and texture to salads, stir-fries, soups and casseroles. They are also a good source vitamin C and cancer-fighting antioxidants, according to the University of Maine.

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How to Cook Frozen Corn on the Cob Without Overcooking It

Frozen corn on the cob looks like fresh corn on the cob, but doesn't necessarily taste like it. If you overcook it, frozen corn becomes limp, flavorless and watery. Even with careful preparation, it won't have the crisp-tender, bursting with juice quality of freshly picked corn, but it will be a close approximation.

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Carrot pile

Can Carrots Cause Allergies?

Carrots don't make the list of the top six allergy-inducing foods, but some people are allergic to them. People with allergies to carrots typically are also allergic to birch tree pollen, because the proteins in raw carrots are similar to those in birch tree pollen.

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tomato sauce

Tomato Paste Vs. Puree for Recipes

Tomato paste and tomato puree are available commercially throughout the U.S., although home gardeners can also can or freeze these products at home. Both are made from tomatoes, with no added ingredients, but variances in cooking methods result in two completely different products.

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