Fruits

Conversations On Fruits

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  how do u tell when fruits are ripe?

  
  

  • Posted On August 8, 2008 04:02:56 PM

    ...enough. Its all a guessing game. Fresh fruit is too expensive to waste when you are just guessing. And who wants to eat unripened fruit? Help!!! Tina Read More

  • Posted On August 9, 2008 08:25:44 AM

    ...enough. Its all a guessing game. Fresh fruit is too expensive to waste when you are just guessing. And who wants to eat unripened fruit? Help!!! Tina There are various ways of knowing whethe... Read More

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  Fall/Winter Fruits

  
  

  • Posted On September 25, 2008 03:48:47 PM

    So I love summer fruits. There are so many to choose from and I like most of them. But now we are getting into fall and winter. I feel like there's so little selection this time of year. So what ar... Read More

  • Posted On September 25, 2008 04:11:39 PM

    ...p; cheap)!! I agree that spring/summer fruits rule, but in the winter I like pears, apples, and oranges. I like to cut my oranges into slices and suck on them. Read More

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  How to find fruits and vegetables

  
  

  • Posted On June 16, 2006 08:01:14 AM

    I want to add a granny smith apple, and am unable to find it in the search. Read More

  • Posted On June 16, 2006 08:39:26 AM

    Hi Sandy, We only had a generic "Apple" in our database, not the Granny Smith variety. I've added a Granny Smith apple to our database, though, so enjoy! http://www.thedailyplate.com/foo... Read More

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  Fruits and Veggies

  
  

  • Posted On February 18, 2008 01:21:37 PM

    ...you aim for or each? I usually get 2 fruits and try for more veggies, never successfully knowing or feeling confident that I am getting enough. Is a serving of veggies 1/2 cup? A cup? C... Read More

  • Posted On February 18, 2008 01:43:07 PM

    ... I usually eat at least two servings of fruit a day, but then with veggies it's harder to tell. I don't measure them -- I just kind of eyeball it. I think a serving of (frozen) green beans is so... Read More

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  Any fruits or vegetables to avoid when dieting?

  
  

  • Posted On May 30, 2008 08:09:30 PM

    Are there any fruits or vegetables that arent as good for you as others? Read More

  • Posted On May 31, 2008 04:08:01 AM

    Never think that fruits or vegetables aren't good for you. All have different benefits and are VERY healthy. If you're looking for lower cal ones, then I wouldn't eat too many potatoes or really bi... Read More

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  Do you count fruits and veggies?

  
  

  • Posted On August 25, 2008 01:50:48 PM

    ... mean for you to count your low calorie fruits and vegetables. Good Morning America ran a piece a few weeks ago expounding upon the value of writing down what you eat and putting a calorie coun... Read More

  • Posted On August 25, 2008 01:54:07 PM

    YES, count your fruits and veggies. I've never heard of not counting them. Why wouldn't you? Some days, I am proud of how many I eat and I want to make sure they're accounted for. I'm also a g... Read More

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  fresh fruits and veggies, yay!

  
  

  • Posted On February 10, 2008 09:54:52 AM

    just went to the fruit truck near my house...for $5 I got a carton of strawberries, 6 bells peppers (3 red and 3 yellow), 6 honey tangerines, and a big bunch of bananas. Yay for super cheap an... Read More

  • Posted On February 10, 2008 10:47:15 AM

    ...summer that gives you 5-8 fresh veggies/fruits per week (depending on what is in season, adn you get like a pound of each), + locally produces cheese, eggs, milk, one meat per week, and sometime... Read More

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  Weird fruits and vegetables -- please chime in!

  
  

  • Posted On July 9, 2008 03:04:29 PM

    ... I've noticed many "uncommon" fruits and vegetables in grocery stores too. I'm always curious to try them, but I don't know how to determine ripeness or how "good" a particu... Read More

  • Posted On July 9, 2008 03:07:14 PM

    PASSION fruit! Just get one and cut it open and enjoy, it's the nicest tasting fruit in my opinion and it smells just as good as it tastes! It's really sweet and the inside part is the seeds but th... Read More

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  Fruits and vegetables...do you count all of them?

  
  

  • Posted On April 25, 2007 02:15:17 PM

    ... "we didn't become overweight by eating fruits and vegetables." I know we have to watch for added sugar, etc. in our food but are you a little more liberal/lax with your food counts when it... Read More

  • Posted On April 25, 2007 08:44:00 PM

    "We didn't become overweight by eating fruits and vegetables." ? Well, that's true for some people sure, but I beg to differ. There's such thing as eating too much of a good thing, if you know w... Read More

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  Suggestions on fruits

  
  

  • Posted On August 27, 2008 07:10:03 AM

    ...gestions, I eat two five oz servings of fruit a day. I try and keep the calories between 50-70 calories for the five oz serving. I have been eating organic strawberries,blackberries, and blueb... Read More

  • Posted On August 27, 2008 07:42:26 AM

    MANGO. BEST FRUIT EVER. Have half of one if you want to keep the calories down. Read More

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  fruits and veggies

  ...diet, but are not my friends! Need more fruits and veggies in my diet, but how to do it. Working on getting myself organized for the Sept. Biggest Looser kick off on the 15th.  I get bored ...
  

  • Posted On September 2, 2009 07:33:01 PM

    ...p;BETTER OFF!   My girls love fruit...so I always keep it on hand, cleaned and ready to go!  I also like to freeze berries and grapes and eat them for dessert.  YUM! I do lo... Read More

  • Posted On September 2, 2009 10:10:14 PM

    ... to a farmers market tomorrow. Got some fruit tonight. I agree, prep is the key. Just need to make the shift and plan ahead. Read More

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  Canned fruits?

  When I rinse the canned fruits with water, how much calories is actually left? For a can (4 servings) of rambutan, 520 cal WITH syrup, which is almost half of the weight. I know if I eat half o...
  

  • Posted On April 15, 2009 01:22:30 PM

    ...you have a food scale? If so, weigh the fruit after draining, and just assume the calorie content (by weight) of the liquid and the fruits is the same. That won't be perfectly accurate, but it'l... Read More

  • Posted On April 16, 2009 02:10:29 AM

    ... out how many calories were in half the fruit with the syrup rinsed off? ;) Read More

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  FRUITS & VEGGIES....

  ...SAC? Are we getting our 3-5 servings of FRUITS and VEGGIES? I hope so! I expect a full report of how it's been going this WED! Speaking of Jules Humprey was the BIGGEST LOSER of the WEEK yet...
  

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  Cancers are like fruits

  Cancers are like fruits they have many different flavors. I hate when people talk about their cancer like it is a mirror image of what everyone else has. I try to stop my train of thought because...
  

  • Posted On June 15, 2008 08:40:54 PM

    I completely understand what you are saying. My cancer was my journey. No two persons experience the same journey, no two treatments are alike. I cant stand when I discuss my "journey"... Read More

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  Fruits and Veggies

  ... I met with about the 45 points for the fruits and veggie consumption. 9 servings of f & v is not for everyone. That is the maximum amount that should be consumed for people that are required to...
  

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  Pink fruits!

  ...ike to share my newest obsession - pink fruits! Eating something new makes it feel like more of a treat for me. Right now my local independent grocery store has been stocking pomegranates p...
  

  • Posted On December 8, 2007 04:38:22 AM

    ... them at Trader Joes already out of the fruit if you find buying the whole fruit intimidating (not that it is a big deal - you cut it and scoop out the seeds). The seeds are juicy & sweet pelle... Read More

  • Posted On December 8, 2007 08:45:53 AM

    Thanks for the pink fruit info! And welcome to the group! Read More

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  Fruits and Fats

  Well, fruits and vegetables and unrefined grains, etc. are complex carbohydrates, the good kind. So don't worry too much about them, you're right there. Don't worry about the dietary fiber carbs ei...
  

  • Posted On June 25, 2008 03:04:51 PM

    The only time I see a "Post a Comment" is inside another thread, like this one. Maybe I just don't have permission to start a thread, or something. Oh, well. Thanks for the info. Read More

  • Posted On June 25, 2008 08:19:11 PM

    Ah, I hadn't checked a box so you could do it. Now you should be able to do so. My bad. Read More

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  Fruits and Veggies

  I am allergic to alot of fruits and veggies, and some are just nasty! What can I munch on that's good for me? Help!
  

  • Posted On October 3, 2007 10:04:51 AM

    ...t that tastes good if you cant have the fruit flavors Read More

  • Posted On October 3, 2007 10:07:20 AM

    ...you know what you're allergic to in the fruits and vegetables? I like the Curves granola bars; they have 5 grams of fiber in them, and even though they do have a strawberry one they also have... Read More

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  more fruits and veggies

  ..., crackers, etc- I am going to snack on fruits and veggies. Less calories and MUCH better for you! :) Anyone up for trying that? -The newbie- Dawn
  

  • Posted On October 13, 2008 01:12:06 PM

    ...difference since my snack times are now fruits, and yogurt, egg whites etc.... Read More

  • Posted On October 13, 2008 05:47:35 PM

    ...orm, if you measure out 100 calories of fruits and vegies and sit next to 100 calorie snack, its simply amazing the difference. Tonight I had two full cups of frozen vegies and it was only 5... Read More

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  Fruits

  ... to one of my big obsessions, which are fruits, so I created a new group for all those that do too! Feel free to join. I know fruits are very healthy and quite low in calories, but the sugar j...
  

  • Posted On September 18, 2007 02:02:46 AM

    Welocme. Nice to have you here!!! Read More

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