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 Mash Avocado

Mashed avocados are good for more than just guacamole. Their creamy texture and rich flavor is perfect for making pasta sauces or even for use as a spread on toast, and if you start with the right avocado, mashing it is a cinch.

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How to Tell If a Fruit Is Spoiled

While fresh fruit provides valuable vitamins and nutrients, you shouldn't eat it when it's spoiled -- not only does it not taste as good, but it can make you ill. The signs of spoiling on some types of fruit are obvious at a glance, but with other fruit, you may need to take a more hands-on approach.

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