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01 MAR

Red Raspberry

Rich in color, flavor, and medicinal value

Red raspberries are a popular fruit commonly used in fruit juices, fruit salads, jams and preserves, fruit syrups, breakfast bars, tarts, and other foodstuffs. Red raspberries also contain many health-promoting properties.

The versatile red raspberry, along with the strawberry and blackberry, is loaded with vitamin C and many potent phenolic antioxidants, such as flavonoids, tannins, and anthocyanin pigments. The anthocyanins in the berries have anti-inflammatory activity. The berries also exhibit antiviral and antibacterial activity against a number of viruses and bacteria.
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01 JAN

Fennel

Fighting Mild Digestive Disorders With Fennel

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), a member of the parsley family, is a plant with yellowish flowers that grows up to 8 feet tall. This large herb radiates a sweet, warm licorice odor. While fennel is native to Southern Europe, commercial fennel usually comes from Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Egypt, or China. Each part of the fennel plant is edible-the seeds, leaves, stalks, and the bulb.
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01 NOV

Vegetable Fried Rice

Ingredients:

1 pkg. Mori Nu Tofu (12.3 oz)
1 T. Olive oil (or canola oil)
1 Onion (small, minced)
1 c. Carrots (minced)
1 c. Snow peas (fresh, cut in half)
1 c. Broccoli (fresh, chopped into medium size pieces)
1 c. Peas (frozen petite)
3/4 c. Water chestnuts (diced)
2 t. McKays chicken-style seasoning (vegan)
3 T. Bragg Liquid Aminos
7 c. Brown rice (medium-grain, cooked)
1 T. sesame oil (100% pure dark)

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01 NOV

Bilberries

For better eyesight and improved circulation

Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is a low-gro wing deciduous shrub that is native to northern Europe. Bilberries belong to the heath family, and are very closely related to blueberries and other small fruits of importance such as cranberries and huckleberries. The bilberry plant is also known by other names, including European blueberry, huckleberry, hurtleberry, and whortleberry.
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01 SEP

Cayenne Pepper

The herb with a bite

Cayenne pepper consists of the fresh or dried fruits of different capsicum plants, Capsicum annuum and C. frutescens, members of the nightshade family that also includes sweet bell peppers, paprika, or pimento. The capsicum plant grows from 8 to 40 inches in height, and the fruit is harvested when completely ripe.

Cayenne pepper, which is also known as red pepper or chili pepper, is indigenous to South America. Chili is actually the Aztec name for cayenne pepper. Today it is grown throughout much of the warmer regions of the world. Cayenne was brought to Europe from the West Indies by Christopher Columbus. From Europe it spread to the rest of the world.
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01 JUL

Sloppy Joes

Ingredients:

1 1/2 c. Soy Add-ums textured soy protein (or vegetarian burger of your choice)
1 med. onion, diced
1/4 c. celery, chopped
1 T. olive oil
1/2 c. ketchup
1/3 c. water
2 T. lemon juice
1 T. Pure Florida Crystals (sugar)
1 t. molasses
1 T. vegetarian worcestershire sauce
1 T. apple cider vinegar
1 T. prepared mustard
6 whole-wheat buns

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01 JUL

Grape Seeds

Powerful antioxidants provide protection

People all over the world have enjoyed grapes (Vitis vinifera) and grape products for centuries. Grapes are commonly grown in many regions of the world and are a popular fruit in many cultures. The unfermented juice of the grape is also very popular as a refreshing beverage, while many cultures utilize the fermented juice (wine) with their meals and social occasions.
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01 MAR

Ratatouille

Ingredients:

1 lg. onion, sliced in thin wedges
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 T. olive oil
1 16-oz. can stewed tomatoes
1 t. thyme
1 bay leaf
1 med. unpeeled eggplant
2 med. zucchini, sliced
2 green bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips

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