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Rosemary

“There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance,” says Ophelia in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Centuries later, the herb’s historical link with memory support — along with various other health benefits — turns out...


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Rutabaga

In winter, when other veggies are taking the season off,  antioxidant-rich rutabaga comes to market. Rutabaga is a vegetable that for many reasons doesn’t deserve its near anonymity....


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Tangerines

These little citrus fruits are available throughout most of the year, but are truly at their best when they are in season, from late fall through winter. Recent lab...


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Dried Fruit

Sweet, nutritious, and shelf-stable, dried fruit is an easy and convenient way of getting in your daily servings of fruit. Fruits provide some of the most potent protection...


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Split Peas

A steaming bowl of split-pea soup may be best known for providing warmth and comfort on a chilly afternoon, but this little pea also packs tons of nutrients. One...


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Fennel: Health Benefits & Recipe Tips

Fragrant fennel has been used for centuries to ward off stomachaches. Atypical in American cuisine, this licorice-like bulb has an honored place at the table throughout Europe —...


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Spaghetti Squash

You may have heard spaghetti squash referred to as “vegetable spaghetti” or “noodle squash.” The insides look just like spaghetti, making this squash ready to be your next pasta. Spaghetti...


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Tahini: Health Benefits & Recipe Tips

Tahini offers a salty, creamy component to any dish and its health benefits are certainly something to brag about.  Made into a paste from grounded sesame seeds, tahini...


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Mango

It’s not only the wonderful taste that has earned mangoes the ranking among fans as “the king of fruit.” Bursting with nutrients, mangos are rich in vitamin C,  fiber,...


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Grapeseed Oil

You might wonder how fresh, juicy grapes could be connected to sauteed vegetables. Yet the fruit’s little seeds contain oil that’s gaining popularity among food companies and home...


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Maple Syrup

The Sap of Happiness: Maple Syrup By Chelsea Fisher The big price difference between ordinary pancake and waffle syrup and pure maple syrup is no artificial mark up.  The inexpensive...


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Papaya

Originally native to the warmer climates of Mexico and Central America, the juicy papaya can now be found in tropical countries all over the world.  The bright orange...