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Know your greens — poi spinach, chorai bhagi, dasheen bush
Poi spinach, chorai bhagi and dasheen bush are common greens in the Caribbean. How do these compare nutritionally to kale?
Amber Alexis
Jan 75 min read
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Caribbean Market: Balata (Ausubo)
Balata is a yellow berry that is sweet, soft, and juicy. Beyond its great taste, it's a source of antioxidants like vitamin C, and, in...
Amber Alexis
Jan 30, 20243 min read
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Caribbean Market: Passion Fruit
by Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN September 27, 2021 Background | Food uses | Nutrition | Health Benefits | Purchase & Storage tips...
Amber Alexis
Sep 27, 20213 min read
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Caribbean Market: Dasheen (Taro)
By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN August 9, 2021 Background | Food uses | Nutrition | Benefits | Purchase | Storage Dasheen is a very...
Amber Alexis
Aug 9, 20214 min read
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Caribbean Market: Red Sorrel
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN December 17, 2020 Yuh' want some sorrel awa'? - Eh! Nothing rings in the Christmas season in Trinidad &...
Amber Alexis
Dec 17, 20202 min read
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Caribbean Market: Breadfruit
Breadfruit is a versatile, high-fiber starchy fruit that has an impressive nutritional profile and offers several health benefits....
Amber Alexis
Nov 12, 20203 min read
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Caribbean Market: Guava
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN November 5, 2020 A fond childhood memory is picking guavas from the numerous trees in my Uncle's yard in...
Amber Alexis
Nov 5, 20202 min read
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