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Authored by: Jillian Tholen, U of MN Nutrition Dept. Some of the most unassuming foods are the ones that pack the most nutritional value. Case in point: sprouts. It’s hard to believe that these tiny shoots can offer us so much, given their minute size and meek appearance, but they contain an incredibly wide range…  Read More →

Authored by Kata Hribar, University of Minnesota Public Health and Nutrition Fresh beets are one of the most versatile vegetables of the summer harvest!  Red beets, golden beets, and red and white striped Chioggia beets are a vibrant and delicious addition to any dish. Besides being pickled, beets can be roasted, boiled, steamed, microwaved or…  Read More →

Authored by Rachel Bowers, UMN Public Health and Nutrition The words parsnip, turnip or rutabaga brings back memories of admonishments to “eat your vegetables!”  These roots don’t promote themselves very well with appearances either- they are often gnarled and nubby.  However, parsnips, turnips, rutabagas and other root vegetables can be deliciously sweet. Root vegetable is…  Read More →

Authored by Rachel Bowers, UMN Public Health and Nutrition Radishes tend to divide people into two camps, those who love the spicy crisp taste, and those who find the pungent flavor a little too strong.  If you’re tired of partisan vegetable politics, reach across the table for some of these radish preparation ideas. In the…  Read More →

Authored by Hilary Gebauer, UMN Public Health and Nutrition In the middle of February, it can be hard to talk to friends in California. They’ll tell you of their latest trip the farmers market, or the newest delicacy that showed up in their CSA box. But just because the Mill City Courtyard and the farmer’s…  Read More →