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1. Fruits and vegetables you should always buy organic
(Health/Healthquest)

BY JENN A. NOCERA NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM There are many mixed opinions regarding organic versus conventional foods. However, it is evident that more and more consumers are choosing to purchase organic ...

2. Counting calories do’s and don’ts
(Health/Healthquest)

... fill your diet with nutrient-dense choices like lean grilled chicken, vegetables, beans and whole grains. These options are shown to help prevent cancer, diabetes and heart disease while soft drinks, white ...

3. Longshoremen continue wildcat strikes at New York/New Jersey ports
(N.J./State)

... of the International Longshoremen's Association refused to load and unload fruit and vegetables on ships and trucks in Port Newark and other sites to protest the moves by Fresh Del Monte Produce. The ...

4. N.J. Dept. of Agriculture gets $840,373 federal grant to promote and market Jersey farm products
(Money/Economy)

... economic growth and the development of vital industries, such as agriculture." Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, horticulture, nursery crops and floriculture. Most of the state's ...

5. Pinnacle Foods Group expands in Cherry Hill
(Money/Economy)

... The Blackstone Group. With the 2009 acquisition of Birds Eye Foods Inc., Pinnacle Foods' brands now include Birds Eye frozen vegetables, Hungry-Man single-serve frozen dinners and entrees, Birds Eye ...

6. State receives $340,000 federal grant to promote better nutrition, physical fitness in schools
(Health/Healthquest)

... lunch and breakfast." The program will include training for foodservice managers and staff to implement federal 2010 dietary guidelines and to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into both school ...

7. Farmers in 10 South Jersey counties in line for federal aid after May weather damaged crops
(Life/Style)

... of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher said. "Even with the adverse weather, New Jersey still has had a very successful growing season, producing fruits and vegetables with excellent quality and flavor." Another ...

8. Lawrenceville gallery restarts 2nd Saturdays this week
(Entertainment/Movies)

... of color. She produces abstract florals and landscapes in acrylics — as well as stylized vegetables flourishing in vibrant fields. Peckham also teaches children's art classes. Trained as a lawyer, then ...

9. Seven steps to a perfect packed lunch
(Health/Healthquest)

... whole-wheat or sprouted grain bread, barley, whole grain cereal and whole wheat pasta. Step 4: Veggies 4 - 9 servings daily 1 serving equals: 1 cup raw of 1/2 cup cooked vegetables When it ...

10. ‘Last Train Home' offers a powerful look at the cost of capitalism in China
(Entertainment/Movies)

... vegetables. That easy warmth disappears when Changhua and Sugin arrive. The conflict revolves around the children's schoolwork. Sugin is disappointed that they are not doing better in school, and urges ...

11. Get an A in back-to-school nutrition
(Health/Healthquest)

... excellent source of protein. Combine eggs with turkey bacon or sausage for a hearty breakfast or try scrambled eggs in a whole wheat wrap with fresh vegetables. When packing lunch for children, choose ...

12. Gazpacho is great for summer’s delicious crop of tomatoes
(Life/Style)

...  It is the perfect dish for a hot summer day, refreshing and nourishing at the same time — and filled with lots of summer's vegetables. It can be served either as a soup course or as a simple main dish ...

13. Preserve N.J. farmland by supporting a farmers market
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... to 143 this year. New Jersey farmers produce more than 100 varieties of fruits and vegetables, and many offer dairy products, eggs, poultry and meat, as well as herbs, flowers and plants. Coinciding ...

14. Matt's Farm Market
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

Found Matt's Farm Market on the way home from Sea Girt yesterday. What a great market. They have a great variety of interesting fruits and vegetables. Things you don't find at most farm stands much less ...

15. Hot Housewares for the (Christmas) Holidays already on the shelves
(Life/Style)

... chop vegetables for dips, all while easily manipulating this hand held blender. Handles both hot and cold ingredients. www.miallegro.com. If you're looking for simplicity in gift-giving (and the perfect ...

16. Losing prime farmland even more troubling in New Jersey
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

BY MICHELE S. BYERS THE STATE WE'RE IN The last few weeks have brought the fresh taste of high quality, locally grown fruits and vegetables to many New Jerseyans. The Garden State still produces some ...

17. Feds seek standards to protect children from junk food
(Health/Healthquest)

... food per RACC: * a half cup fruit or fruit juice * three-fifths cup vegetables or vegetable juice * three-quarters of a cup of 100 percent whole-grain, with no added sweeteners or adulterants * ...

18. Schools teaching kids to play outside
(Life/Style)

... encourage kids to eat more fruits and vegetables. During snack time at Mettawee Community School in West Pawlet, all eyes are on Brook Burnham as she wheels her food cart from classroom to classroom. ...

19. On the Atlantic City boardwalk: Fin chef shares seafood secrets
(Life/Style)

... minutes on each side, turning only once and basting with some of the remaining lemon oil. Drizzle with remaining lemon oil and serve with roasted or grilled vegetables and Greek yogurt-cucumber sauce on ...

20. Love affair with front lawns giving way to wildlife habitats
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... of turf, people are encouraged to grow fruit and nut trees, like pecans, walnuts and almonds, as well as vegetables. Since 2007, 250 people have consulted with the group. The group is seeking zoning ...