Cook With Tofu: Nutrition, Tips, & Silly Food Facts
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Did you know that tofu was discovered around 164 BC in China? It’s...
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Cook With Walnuts: Nutrition, Tips, & Silly Food Facts
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A walnut shell is round and wrinkly— Ancient Greeks called it karyon, which...
Cook With Strawberries: Nutrition, Tips, & Silly Food Facts
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Have you ever wondered how many little seeds are on a strawberry? We...
Cook With Greek Yogurt: Nutrition, Tips, & Silly Food Facts
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It's a popular belief that yogurt was discovered on accident by prehistoric herders,...
Cook With Green Peas: Nutrition, Tips, & Silly Food Facts
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Did you know that a pea is technically a fruit? Or that people...
Cook With Jicama: Nutrition, Tips, & Silly Food Facts
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You may have seen jicama at the grocery store and wondered what it...
Cook With Lima Beans: Nutrition, Tips, & Silly Food Facts
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Why are these flat, green, nutritious beans called “lima” beans? Well, they originated...
Cook With Turmeric: Nutrition, Tips, & Silly Food Facts
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Check out the label on your mustard container—does the list of ingredients include...
Cook With Red Bell Peppers: Nutrition, Tips, & Silly Food Facts
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Did you know that bell peppers are actually considered a fruit and not a...
Cook With Carrots: Nutrition, Tips, & Silly Food Facts
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Did you know that carrots were first grown as a medicine and not a food? They were first grown in Afghanistan around 900 A.D. They’re made up of 88% water, and contain a natural sugar, called fructose. This is different than the sugar found in less healthy foods, like candy, so no worries here!