Fruits & Vegetables
Pumpkin
Dicing
A cooking method that uses the steam from boiling water
Red-orange pigment found in fruits and vegetables; converted to vitamin A in the body
Beta-carotene
Come in various shapes, sizes and colors; a source of fiber
Squash
Chopping
Frying quickly in hot oil
Sauteing
Unstable molecules that cause damage to cells which can ultimately lead to serious diseases, such as cancer or Alzheimer's
Free-radicals
Anti-inflammatory; help prevent adherence of bad bacteria
Cranberries
Removal of outer layer, covering or skin
Peeling
Blending
Donate electrons to stabilize free-radicals; found in fruits and vegetables
Antioxidants
High fiber and water content; a source of vitamin C
Apples
Cutting into short, thin strips
Julienne
A cooking method using dry heat without direct exposure to flame
Baking
Non-digestible in humans; promote and feed healthy micro bacteria
Prebiotic