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Glossary of Foods: Honey
The noble honeybee pollinates and feeds the world. The sweet fruit of their labor is honey. It seems so simple a syrup, yet bees collect nectar from countless flours then store the sweet product to...
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Glossary of Foods: Pickles
That jar of pickles you have hiding in the back of your fridge is actually something that should be front and center. Pickles are a great low-carb snack and healthy probiotic addition to your diet....
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Glossary of Foods: Tomatoes
We don’t give the humble tomato all the credit it deserves. It’s perfect sliced on a sandwich, pureed into soup, or diced in a salad. Not to mention ketchup, the cover-all condiment. And where would...
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Glossary of Foods: Pineapple
Sweet, tart and drip-down-your-arm juicy, a bite of pineapple is your golden ticket to a warm, tropical beach vacation! Pineapple is one of our favorite versatile summer fruits that can go from savory...
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Glossary of Foods: Peaches
Does your mouth water at the thought of biting into a juicy summer peach? If you’re a farm fresh fruit opportunist like we are, you’re ready to load up on your favorite fruit at the farmers’ market...
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Glossary of Foods: Fenugreek Seeds
Fenugreek, also known as methi, is a spice and herb used in Middle and Near East cuisines. The leaves and seeds of fenugreek are common in both cuisine and traditional medicine for their many...
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Glossary of Foods: Strawberries
Nothing screams summer like fresh-picked strawberries. It’s no wonder they’re a childhood favorite! Vibrant and red, fun to eat, and delicious for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. Take the family...
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Glossary of Foods: Walnuts
You’ve heard us tout the health benefits of nuts high and low. Apart from being nutrient dense and high in good-for-you fats, they’re an easy grab-and-go snack. Walnuts land high on our list of...
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Glossary of Foods: Apricots
These bite-sized beauties are a tell-tale sign that summer is here! Once apricots hit the stands at the farmers’ market, you know that warmer weather is coming and sweet, delicious fruit is in season....
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Glossary of Foods: Snow Peas
Peas are a delightful green springtime veggie that are versatile and sweet! Snow peas, a varietal of the common pea, make an especially crunchy and satisfying snack. All varieties of peas grow and...
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Glossary of Foods: Blueberries
Blueberries are a small wonder to behold! Packed with antioxidants and low in sugar, blueberries are an all-around “good guy” in the world of fruits. Though they may often take a backseat in...
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Glossary of Foods: Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt has gone mainstream, and that’s a good thing! Gone are the days of hunting down hard-to-find Greek yogurt in the natural foods aisle or making a separate grocery trip to get some. Greek...
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Glossary of Foods: Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds are a tiny food with big time flavor! They have a seemingly endless application in different cuisines, from topping your favorite Chinese takeout dish, mixed into hummus, or added into...
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Glossary of Foods: Oats
Let this serve as our ode to oats. We love oats! We can’t get enough! They’re healthy, versatile, inexpensive, and easy to make. If oats aren’t already a part of your meal routine, they definitely...
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Glossary of Foods: Asparagus
Spring has sprung and so has an abundance of seasonal spring veggies! Asparagus is in season during springtime, so we’re adding these healthy little spears into the vegetable rotation for an...
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Glossary of Foods: Water Chestnuts
Water chestnuts, also known as Chinese water chestnuts or water caltrops, are aquatic vegetables common in Chinese cuisine. These firm, mild vegetables are commonly mixed into your Chinese takeout and...
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Glossary of Foods: Seaweed
You may only be familiar with seaweed as the vessel that holds together your favorite sushi roll. Seaweed seems secondary to the rice and fish and veggies, contributing little flavor or texture....
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Glossary of Foods: Starfruit
Starfruit may look strange as you pass them in the grocery store — small, oblong shaped fruits with deep ridges. But once sliced, the fruits have a fun star shape, hence the name, and are a delicious...
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Glossary of Foods: Wheatgrass
If you’ve already jumped on the green smoothie bandwagon, a venture into wheatgrass juice may be the next healthful step in your green beverage education. Wheatgrass is trending as the latest and...
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Glossary of Foods: Cauliflower
The kids may still be skeptical when it comes to cauliflower. Although it’s not a green vegetable, it’s a vegetable nonetheless. But the clever cook in you knows that cauliflower is easy to prepare...
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