Fruit

• Have Your Dessert and Eat It Too

  

  In various countries and cultures, meals typically end with a dessert dish. A sweet treat is a nice way to round out a nutritious dinner. The nutrition doesn’t have to end with the main course, though. Plenty of dessert dishes can be healthy alternatives to heavy cakes and ice creams. During the holidays especially, it’s helpful to remember that these lighter alternatives can make for healthier holiday feasts.

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  • December 5, 2014

• Try Some Unique and Creative Treats This Halloween!

  

  Whether you’re hosting your own Halloween party, bringing bites and snacks to a friend’s pumpkin carving party, or if you are just tired of giving out the same old candy like you do every year, Neighbors is here with a few crafty, but surprisingly simple treats you can make easily to liven up your Halloween this year! Don’t worry – they don’t involve flax seed or wheat germ, but they are healthier substitutes for many Halloween candy staples.

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  • October 31, 2014

• Spring Season Fruits and Veggies

  It’s finally spring again and that means more delicious fruits and vegetables are in season! Here’s a list of taste bud treats: Apricots Bitter Melon Broccoli Chives Fennel Limes Mango Oranges Pineapple Red Leaf Lettuce Spinach Strawberries Watercress If you’re afraid of running out of time to enjoy all of these delightful foods, try canning,…
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  • March 31, 2014

• Fruit Puree Ice Cream

  “Too much of a good thing can be wonderful!” ––Mae West Sometimes we have to be a little decadent, but here’s a clever way to include fruit in your ice cream! Does your child (or spouse) love ice cream, but you want to include those healthy fruits in there, too? Try making a fruit puree…
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  • February 21, 2014

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