FSHE-18: Greens: Choosing, Storing, Preparing, and Enjoying

Anna Cason, Sandra Bastin | June 16, 2025 (Minor Revision)

There are many different types of greens to choose from, including fresh, frozen, and canned options. Greens include varieties of lettuce, beet and turnip tops, Swiss chard, chicory (curly endive), collards, dandelion and mustard greens, kale, endive, escarole, parsley, rape, spinach, watercress, and more. Some greens are enjoyed raw, and some—like collards and beet, mustard, and turnip greens—are better cooked. Greens can be prepared in a variety of ways. They are packed with vitamins and minerals to support health. Consider the points below when choosing, storing, and preparing greens to enjoy and reap the benefits from them.

FSHE-17: Asparagus: Choosing, Storing, Preparing, and Enjoying

Anna Cason, Sandra Bastin | April 17, 2025 (Minor Revision)

Asparagus is nutritious and delicious. It is available fresh, frozen, and canned meeting budget, preference, and accessibility needs. Asparagus supports our health in many ways. Consider the points below when choosing, storing, and preparing your asparagus so you can enjoy it in a variety of ways all year-long.

FSHE-12: Potatoes: Choosing, Storing, Preparing, and Enjoying

Anna Cason, Sandra Bastin | April 15, 2025 (Revised)

Potatoes are nutritious and versatile. They can be prepared in a variety of ways. Potatoes also support our health. They are often found fresh, frozen, and canned. Consider the points below when choosing, storing, and preparing your potatoes so you can enjoy them and reap the benefits.

FSHE-11: Cucumbers: Choosing, Storing, Preparing, and Enjoying

Anna Cason, Sandra Bastin | March 31, 2025 (Minor Revision)

Cucumbers are refreshing and delicious. They support our health by providing hydration, fiber, and some nutrients to our eating patterns. Cucumbers generally fall into three groups: slicing cucumbers, pickling cucumbers, or seedless cucumbers. Consider the points below when choosing, storing, and preparing cucumbers so they can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.

FSHE-10: Tomato: Choosing, Storing, Preparing, and Enjoying

Anna Cason, Sandra Bastin | March 24, 2025 (Minor Revision)

Tomatoes are nutritious and delicious. They are available fresh, jarred, and canned, meeting budget, preference, and accessibility needs. Tomatoes also support health in many ways. Consider the points below when choosing, storing, and preparing tomatoes to enjoy them in a variety of ways.

FSHE-7: Broccoli: Choosing, Storing, Preparing, and Enjoying

Anna Cason, Sandra Bastin | March 17, 2025 (Minor Revision)

Broccoli is nutritious and delicious. It is often available fresh and frozen, meeting budget, preference, and accessibility needs. Broccoli supports health in many ways. Consider the points below when choosing, storing, and preparing broccoli so it can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.

FSHE-6: Kentucky Peas

Sandra Bastin | March 1, 2002 (Minor Revision)

FSHE-4: Vegetables for Wellness: Kentucky Corn

Sandra Bastin | May 15, 2001 (Minor Revision)

FSHE-9: Vegetables for Wellness: Kentucky Cabbage

Sandra Bastin | March 30, 2001 (Minor Revision)

FSHE-1: Kentucky Winter Squash and Pumpkin

Sandra Bastin | May 7, 1996 (Reprinted)