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The Vegetable of the Month for December 2009 is: Corn! Corn, also called “maize,” is one of the most popular cereals and a staple food of many peoples and cultures across the globe. Corn is a good source of folate and vitamin B1, as well as vitamin C and B6. It also contains fiber, manganese, phosphorus, [...] What’s on your Table? is Healthy Waltham’s vegetable cookbook compiled in collaboration with the Waltham Fields Community Farm. This excellent resource is arranged alphabetically by vegetable. In addition to recipes, there is nutrition information, storage tips, and more. Download it by clicking here. The Spanish version can be found by clicking here: Spanish Version of Cookbook Looking for healthy snack ideas for kids? Our Healthy Kids, Healthy Snacks recipe book can be downloaded by clicking here. Vegetable of the Month for October 2009 is: Sweet Potato! This vegetable is very nutritious and easy to prepare. Featured on the Waltham Public Schools’ lunch menus throughout October, you may see sweet potatoes served as fries, baked wedges, or even in a cake or muffin! Here is an easy way to prepare sweet potatoes at [...] BEANS
Green beans, also known as snap beans, are not always green. There are yellow, deep purple, and even a purple-speckled variety called Dragon’s Tongue. Some snap beans change color after they are cooked. Dragon’s Tongue beans lose their purple speckles, and the deep purple beans turn green. Snap beans are rich [...] |
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