Monthly Archives: July 2006

Add variety to Grill Fruits and Veggies

Cooking vegetables right on the grill adds flavor to every meal. Baste firm vegetables like peppers, corn, eggplant or onions. Season them with herbs and place on a hot grill until they are kind and brown — typically about 10 … Continue reading

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‘Sweet Tooth’ Types Drawn to Fruit

WEDNESDAY– Folks with a sweet tooth know they’re wan to candy bars and ice cream. But research suggests this set also finds fruit more attractive a fact that can be turned to their advantage. “The take-home message here is that … Continue reading

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Diet benefits from fruits and vegetables

WASHINGTON, July 25 (UPI) — The U.S. government needs people to eat more fruits and vegetables, noting that health benefits could be derived from such a diet regimen. Under its new plan, the Agriculture Department would replace the old “5 … Continue reading

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Get ready to pay more for spices, dry fruits

Citizens may soon be obligatory to pay more when they buy cashew nuts, almonds, dried dates, pistachio, walnuts, raisins, dry figs, dates, dry coconut, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, cardamom, poppy seeds, turmeric powder, white flour, edible oil, vegetable oil, sugar, … Continue reading

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Ethnic chefs integrate summer fruits on menus

It is peak season for summer fruits and hotels all over the region are integrating them into their menus. Ethnic chefs have all types of uses for summer fruit. ABC7′s Hungry Hound has been eating all from Thai to Mexican … Continue reading

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5 Things to Love

APPLES, strawberries and oranges are immense and all but how about trying something a little different? Here are five fruits worth seeking out. Guanabana: Also known as sour sop or custard apple, this tropical-growing fruit looks like a small watermelon … Continue reading

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Lebanon conflict hits import of fruits and vegetables

DOHA – Fruits and vegetables from Lebanon has stopped coming in the Qatari market, making fresh production from the Levant and neighboring countries, dearer by about five percent over the last few days. Prices were though expected to stabilize and … Continue reading

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Agribusiness Outlook: Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

The Bahamas is experiencing a boost of diseases like cancers, hypertension and diabetes as a result of the lack of fruits and vegetables in our diet. FAO and WHO are collaborating in a worldwide initiative to improve people’s health – … Continue reading

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Fruits, veggies nearing harvest

TRAVERSE CITY — Cherries are not the only product plucked from the fields of northern Michigan these days. Local farmers are selection cucumbers, summer squash, lettuce, onions and a few early varieties of potatoes. Mid-July means an ample variety of … Continue reading

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Eat More Fruits if you like sweets

A U.S. study suggests people who enjoy sweets can eat more fruit than salty-snack lovers and people who adore fruit eat more sweets than vegetable lovers. “If we know a person like’s one type of food, this type of study … Continue reading

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