Fruits and vegetables add color, texture, flavor and nutrition to menus without adding a lot of calories.

Read food nutrition labels and comparison shop to make the best choices wherever you buy groceries.

Start with a written list and plan menus for the week using store grocery ads.

My daughter was a prime example of ""pester power,"" which is a marketing term that relates to the power of kids influencing purchase decisions.

Avocado technically is a fruit, but it is used as a vegetable.

Herbs add flavor without adding fat or sodium to your favorite dishes.

Be a little adventuresome and try a variety of greens in your containers.

Sugar does not “cause” diabetes or hyperactivity as has been suggested.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention refers to hand washing as the single most important means of preventing the spread of disease.

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