Salad Days

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…is reflected in one of the recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 to make half your plate fruits and vegetables. These richly colored vegetables are especially good sources…

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Vegetables as an Entree

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…meat either a small side or not present at all. Dishes with multiple vegetables, like one starchy and one green vegetable, will be more filling and nutritionally complete. If you’re…

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

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…totally immersed them instead…in vegetables?! Gardening for kids and similar activities to engage kids in growing fruits and vegetables are “sprouting” (pun intended) across the US. These programs are getting…

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Pasta Primavera

“Primavera” means “the season of spring” and such pasta dishes are usually highlighted by fresh, in-season vegetables. Mix and match your favorite bell peppers to bring a dash of color…

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Diabetic-Friendly Parties

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…the need for a starchy side. For an elegant dinner party try this recipe for Beef Sirloin with Oven Roasted Vegetables or this Mediterranean Chicken Bake. Vegetable: Make vegetables shine…

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