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"Culinary Content": Cooking with Zest
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Tuesday, March 21, 2006. The zest of a citrus fruit is the thin, brightly colored skin of the citrus peel. Under the peel is the bitter-tasting white pith and under the pith is the pulp of the fruit. Zest contains the flavorful and aromatic oils of the fruit’s skin which has intense flavor and is used to season food. Health Benefits Related to Consuming Citrus Peel or Zest. Citrus peel provides protection against a variety of cancers. Citrus peel provides cancer-protecting activity against a variety of c...
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"Culinary Content": Nutritious, Delicious, Versatile Broccoli
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Monday, April 24, 2006. Nutritious, Delicious, Versatile Broccoli. Broccoli has grown wild in Mediterranean areas for hundreds of years. Although domestic broccoli was introduced to the United States more than 200 years ago, it was not appreciated for its culinary attributes and exceptional health benefits until the 1920s. Since then, it has become the country's most favored cruciferous vegetable (cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and all forms of cabbage). Nutritional Value and Health Benefits. Look for co...