Friday Food Facts
Friday Food Facts
The Health Benefits of Olive Oil!
Putting Olive oil on salad helps the body absorb nutrients. But what else should we know about this interesting food fact?
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Broccoli, a “Man-made” Veggie
Broccoli is actually a “man-made” veggie. Though it’s not a GMO or biotech crop, it was developed through special breeding of cabbage crops.
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Arizonans Love Lettuce!
Did You Know… The average American annually consumes 30 pounds of lettuce. If you’re munching down on some of those leafy greens during the winter, Yuma, Arizona, is supplying 90% of it to all Americans.
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