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    • almond facts

      Posted at 8:28 am by Mary Ann Lesh
      Dec 29th

      Almond (español: almendra) is the edible seed of Prunus dulcis, a species of tree native to Iran but widely cultivated elsewhere. It is classified with the peach in the subgenus Amygdalus, distinguished from the other subgenera by corrugations on the shell surrounding the seed. Almonds are sold shelled or unshelled. Blanched almonds are shelled almonds that have been treated with hot water to soften the seedcoat, which is then removed to reveal the white embryo.

      RECIPES:Almond MilkAlmond Herbed Cheese
      Nutrition Facts: 1 ounce (28 g) almonds
      calories 161
      carbohydrates 2.5 g
      fat 14 g (9 g monounsaturated)

      fiber 3.5 g
      magnesium 20% RDI
      manganese 32% RDI

      vitamin E 37% RDI
      Sources: Wikipedia / healthline
      Posted in FOOD FACTS | Tagged alpha carotene, antioxidants, beta carotene, carrot, vitamin a, vitamin K
    • carrot facts

      Posted at 4:05 pm by Mary Ann Lesh
      Oct 25th

      The carrot (español: zanahoria) is an humble root vegetable favored by Bugs Bunny and generations of parents. You can eat carrots raw or cooked. They are weight-loss-friendly and have been linked to lower cholesterol levels and improved eye health. Carotene antioxidants have been linked to a reduced risk of cancer. Orange carrots get their bright color from beta carotene, an antioxidant that your body converts into vitamin A.

      RECIPESCARROT GINGER SOUP
      Nutrition Facts: 1 medium raw carrot (60 g)
      alpha carotene 2,120 mcg
      beta carotene 5,055 mcg
      calcium 20.1 mg
      calories 25
      carbohydrates 5.8 g
      copper 18% DV
      fiber 1.7 g
      folate 11.6 mcg
      iron 15% DV
      magnesium 30% DV
      vitamin A 509 mcg
      vitamin E 0.4 mg
      vitamin K 8.1 mcg
      Sources: Healthline / Medical News Today
      Posted in FOOD FACTS | Tagged alpha carotene, antioxidants, beta carotene, carrot, vitamin a, vitamin K
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      When I switched to plant-based living after a lifetime of meals planned around a main course of meat, I immediately felt positive effects and found it surprisingly easy, even fun, to change my habits and explore new ways of enjoying food. Fruit and Stuff is a collection of some of the many things I have learned since I started the journey. Even if you are not ready to give up meat, you will benefit from adding more plant foods to your daily meals. I hope you’ll find something useful here. The most recent articles appear first on the Home page, and the tabs at the top of every page are for locating any article, past or present. The Glossary links to facts about plant-based foods, the Recipe tab will direct you to the recipe index, and the Resources consist of news and opinions about plant-based living.

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