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Sweet Bell Peppers
(Capsicum annuum) Sweet peppers, also known as bell peppers, are members of the nightshade family, which also includes potatoes, tomatoes and eggplant. It’s easy to see why sweet peppers acquired...
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Papaya
(Carica Papaya) Reputably referred to by Christopher Columbus as the “fruit of the angels”, papayas have long been revered for their sweet, musky taste and ample health benefits. Papayas are...
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Want that Healthy Glow? Eat More Fruits & Veggies
A recent study offers one more reason to layer on the sun block and eat your fruits and veggies. The study, published in the British journal Evolution and Human Behaviour...
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Kale
(Brassica oleracea) Kale is a peppery, mellow flavored form of cabbage with central leaves that do not form a head. Kale descends from wild cabbage that originated in Asia Minor...
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Sweet Potatoes
(Ipomoea batatas) Sweet potatoes are members of the morning glory family. The name is misleading because sweet potatoes are not related to potatoes. Sweet potatoes are engorged storage roots whereas...
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Apricots
(Prunus armeniaca) Also known as the “Armenium plum”, the deeply colored orange apricot is one of the first signs of summer. Similar to peaches, apricots are covered in a velvety...
