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Green Beans
Green beans are commonly referred to as string beans, the string that once was their trademark (running lengthwise down the seam of the...
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Jan 13, 20203 min read
Strawberries
The strawberry has become the most popular berry fruit in the world and should be eaten at least 3-4 times per week to achieve maximum...
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Bell Peppers
Bell peppers belong to the nightshade family of plants, along with chili pepper, cayenne pepper, eggplant, tomatoes and potatoes. They...
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Cherries
In the 1600s, settlers brought cherry trees to America; by the late 1800s, cherry orchards flourished in northern Michigan and the...
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Artichokes
Artichokes were used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for their medicinal and health benefiting qualities. Today, globe artichoke...
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Onions
Onions are native to Asia and the Middle East and have been cultivated for over 5,000 years. The Egyptians highly regarded onions and...
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Hemp Seeds
Hemp seeds are the seeds of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. They are from the same species as cannabis however they contain only trace...
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Spinach
Spinach is thought to have originated in ancient Persia (Iran). Today, the United States and the Netherlands are among the largest...
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Avocados
Avocados are the fruit (due to the presence of the middle pit or seed) from Persea americana, a tall evergreen tree. They vary in weight...
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Almonds
The almond that we think of as a nut is technically the seed of the fruit of the almond tree, a medium-size tree that bears fragrant pink...
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Celery
Celery was cultivated in parts of Europe and the Mediterranean as early as 1000 BC, and we have evidence of celery being used as a...
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Asparagus
While approximately 300 varieties of asparagus have been noted, only 20 are edible. Asparagus has an almost 2000 year history of...
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Grapefruit
Grapefruits were discovered in Barbados in the 18th century. Many botanists think the grapefruit was the result of a natural...
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Swiss Chard
Swiss chard is not native to Switzerland. Its actual homeland lies further south, in the Mediterranean region. Ancient Greeks, and later...
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Carrots
The beta-carotene that is found in carrots was actually named for the carrot itself! Even though U.S. consumers are most familiar with...
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Radishes
Radishes have been cultivated for thousands of years. The many different varieties of radishes all belong to the same family,...
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Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are native to Central and South America and are considered one of the oldest root vegetables. They vary in skin and flesh...
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Garlic
Garlic is a member of the lily or Allium family, which also includes onions and leeks. With their unique combination of flavonoids...
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Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, along with cauliflower, kale, broccoli, cabbage and turnip...
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Lemons
Lemons were originally developed as a cross between the lime and the citron and are thought to have originated in China or India, having...
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