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Cantaloupe
(Cucumis melo) Although it’s the most popular melon in the United States, cantaloupe as we know it is not really a cantaloupe at all it is a muskmelon. True cantaloupes...
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Spinach
(Spinacia oleracea) Spinach is one of the most popular leaf vegetables in the United States. A member of the same family as Swiss chard and beets, spinach shares the same...
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Cucumbers
(Cucumis sativus) Cucumbers are a member of the gourd family. Other members include watermelon, zucchini, pumpkin and squash. Although botanically classified as a fruit, cucumbers are often perceived and prepared...
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Potassium
Potassium helps maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the body. This mineral is important for a healthy nervous system and a regular heartbeat. Potassium also keeps your muscles and nerves...
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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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Cherries
(Prunus avium/Prunus cerasus) Cherries are drupe, or stone fruit, aptly named because their juicy flesh surrounds a hard center seed. Members of the Rosaceae family, genus Prunus, cherries are a...
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Kiwifruit
(Actinidia Deliciosa) Kiwifruit is so-named in tribute to the fuzzy brown Kiwi bird native to New Zealand. Originally discovered in China, returning missionaries brought the fruit to New Zealand. For...
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Celery
(Apium graveolens) Celery is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Other members include carrots, fennel, parsley, and dill. Perhaps best known for its stalks, celery is a versatile vegetable, crunchy...
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Eating a Heart Healthy Diet
To recognize the Go Red Campaign, this month we offer a series of articles to increase your understanding of heart disease. In this article, we review the foods to eat...
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Grapefruit
(Citrus paradisi) Proclaimed as one of the “seven wonders of Barbados”, the grapefruit is a hybrid between a Jamaican sweet orange and an Indonesia pomelo. Legend tells of a 17th...
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Cauliflower
(Brassica oleracea) Cauliflower is one of several vegetables in the family Brassicaceae including cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli and collard greens. Descended from wild cabbage, cauliflowers once closely resembled kale...
