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The Best Carne Asada Recipe

June 11, 2015

I grew up in Southern California and lived (mostly at the time) on Mexican food. One of my favorite was carne asada. It could be purchased from any grocery store. When I moved to a small town in Colorado, I found that no store provide it and people always end up asking me “what is… 

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Benefits of being a vegetarian

Why I decided to give up Meat

October 8, 2014

I have been a meat-eater ever since I was a child, but that all changed earlier this year when I signed up for a 6 month long “professional plant-based certification cooking class”.  I had no idea that it meant vegan cooking. And so my journey began! The class taught me how to prepare healthy meatless meals…. 

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, Plant Based Recipes Tagged With: Food systems, Vegan, Vegetarian meals

Incentives for eating Fruits & Vegetables

October 7, 2014

Honest incentives for eating fruits and vegetables can be a powerful tool to achieve a desired end result. How to explain the reasons to your children to eat more fruits & vegetables and let them know that there is a prize to be won? The government is currently funding a $31 million grant program to… 

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Kale Chips Recipe

Green Kale Chips

August 31, 2014

Kale chips make the perfect pre-dinner appetizer and bite size party snacks.  They are healthy, crunchy, and visually appealing.  The key to cooking great kale chips is the oven temperature.  I have found that a lower setting and longer cooking time helps the kale maintain its bright beautiful green color. The oil on the kale… 

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Appetizer recipe, Gluten-free Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

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10 Ways to Eat More Fruits & Vegetables

August 5, 2014

In our household, we love eating fruit and vegetables. We discovered new ways to eat them throughout the seasons. In fact, I’ve even grown to love spinach, Swiss chard and kale, veggies that I just couldn’t bear as a child. We like to eat fruit and steam cook our veggies (probably the best way of… 

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Vegetarian meals

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6 Facts about Fruit Stickers & Produce Labels

April 25, 2014

As you can see in the image above, most fruit and vegetables that you purchase in a grocery store, will come with a sticker attached to them. But why is that? What does it mean to you the consumer? The label meaning is (purely) to indicate that the sticker usually contains the brand name, the… 

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Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Label fruit & veggies

Breakfast Potatoes

Breakfast Potatoes Recipe

April 25, 2014

Golden hash browns are the perfect side dish to any breakfast or meal. What is the secret to make hash browns more tasty and crispy? You probably did not know or think of it, but the secret to make the perfect hash browns is to get rid off the moisture. The best way is to… 

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Tostones Recipe

Tostones Recipe

April 24, 2014

I tried tostones for the first time at a Cuban restaurant in Southern California.  I loved the crispy outside and the soft inside. They make a great appetizer or side dish and appeal to everyone because of their mild, simple taste. Twice fried plantains.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Appetizer recipe, Dairy-free, Gluten-free Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian

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Plant Based Diets

February 21, 2014

There are many types of plant based diets you can eat. Some are based on cultural and religious beliefs, and others choose them for their health benefits. All of these diets/lifestyle habits are good because they focus on consuming high amounts of fruits & vegetables. Vegan: Excludes all animal products, especially meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, and dairy… 

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Filed Under: Plant Based Recipes Tagged With: Food systems, Healthy food

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How much Fruit and Vegetables Should I Eat?

January 20, 2014

We all need to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, but how much should we be consuming per day? That is an easy one. Eat as much as you can. However, many organisms say that you should have at least 5 portions of seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables a day. For example, adults should have… 

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Fruitnveggie.com is a blog about fruits and vegetables. It is neither vegetarian nor vegan based (though many of the recipes will fit into these categories). Our idea is to push ourselves to eat less meat and increasingly putting fruits and vegetables at the center of our weekly meal. Bon appétit!

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The content presented here has two purposes:

a) Provide educational content and b) Create simple informative content recipes. Please also be aware that our content has no intention to provide you with medical and/or replace the recommended treatment advice.

We always aim to: produce, offer genuine, honest content to our readers/viewers. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consult your doctor and/or qualified dietician/nutritional professional regarding specific diets.

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