Chiquita Brands swings to profit in 1st quarter
Chiquita Brands International Inc. moved to a profit for its first quarter as lower expenses helped offset the fruit and vegetable company's still somewhat soft sales. Full story
Bob Harper: You can lose 20 pounds in 3 weeks
The long-time trainer from NBC’s hit show “The Biggest Loser” talks about his new book “Jumpstart to Skinny,” which he explains can help you lose up to 20 pounds in three weeks.
Berries, baby vegetables for spring entertaining
Spring’s fresh produce includes carrots and asparagus, both perfect for salads and sides, and cost less as they hit their prime at the top of the season. Another fresh ingredient, herbs, are also becoming a big trend in cocktails. Southern Living’s Norman King is interviewed by TODAY’s Lester Holt.
Shoppers may buy more fruit, veggies when prices dip
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cut fruit and vegetable prices in half and people will load up on them, according to a new study that suggests price regulation may play an important role in future public policy. Full story
Tomatoes, peppers, strawberries in Greenland's Arctic valleys
KANGERLUSSUAQ, Greenland (Reuters) - On the Arctic Circle, a chef is growing the kind of vegetables and herbs - potatoes, thyme, tomatoes, green peppers - more fitting for a suburban garden in a temperate zone than a land of Northern Lights, glaciers and musk oxen. Full story
Betty Crocker’s classic recipes get a vegan twist
Author Dan and Annie Shannon give some of Betty Crocker’s classics a vegan twist, making dishes like pesto chicken and vegetables and sweet potato risotto that are perfect for a tasty winter dinner.
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Making healthy food accessible to seniors
Healthy Harvest is helping those who can’t afford fresh produce by gathering surplus fresh fruits and vegetables from fields and orchards and redistributing them. NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports.
Veggie Prices Soar As Winter Bites
As the freeze in California is ending, vegetable prices are rising, reports CNBC's Jane Wells.
Create complex flavor by cooking with alcohol
Chef Lidia Bastianich demonstrates how you can cook up a moist and flavorful meal of chicken in beer or beef braised in Barolo wine. Both recipes can be found in her new cookbook, “Lidia’s Favorite Recipes: 100 Foolproof Italian Dishes.”
Is frozen yogurt really healthier than ice cream?
TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer tackles viewers’ diet dilemmas, including whether frozen yogurt has fewer calories than regular ice cream and whether marinating meat makes it less carcinogenic when placed on the grill.
What’s wrong with tofu?
Republicans have called health reform many things, but Rev. Al Sharpton says they went too far when Louisiana governor Bobby Jindhal criticized tofu. Rev. Al looks at the GOP war on vegetables and explains why “We Gotcha”.
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People reach out to take fruits and vegetables distributed for free street market vendors during a protest in Athens
People reach out to take fruits and vegetables distributed for free by street market vendors, who sell produce from their farms, in a symbolic protest against government plans to change the status of their permits, in Athens May 15, 2013. REUTERS/John Kolesidis (GREECE - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS
People take fruits and vegetables distributed for free by street market vendors, who sell produce from their farms, in a symbolic protest against government plans to change the status of their permits, in Athens
REFILE - CLARIFYING CAPTIONPeople reach out to take fruits and vegetables distributed for free by street market vendors, who sell produce from their farms, in a symbolic protest against government plans to change the status of their permits, in Athens May 15, 2013. REUTERS/John Kolesidis (GREECE -
