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...
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Amber Alexis
Oct 17, 20234 min
Caribbean Market: Five Finger (carambola/star fruit)
Five finger is a low-calorie, high-fiber fruit with many health benefits, but may pose risks to persons with kidney disease or those...
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Amber Alexis
Sep 27, 20213 min
Caribbean Market: Passion Fruit
by Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN September 27, 2021 Background | Food uses | Nutrition | Health Benefits | Purchase & Storage tips...
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Amber Alexis
Sep 13, 20213 min
Chronic inflammation and nutrition: what you need to know
By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN September 13, 2021 We often think about inflammation when discussing wounds or joint pain. However,...
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Amber Alexis
Aug 16, 20212 min
"Healthy eating" is all about YOU
by Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN August 16, 2021 Opinion piece I often encounter someone who feels lost, confused and overwhelmed by...
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Amber Alexis
Aug 9, 20214 min
Caribbean Market: Dasheen (Taro)
By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN August 9, 2021 Background | Food uses | Nutrition | Benefits | Purchase | Storage Dasheen is a very...
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Amber Alexis
Aug 2, 20214 min
Carbs are not the enemy - why you should not cut them out
By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN August 2, 2021 If there is one macronutrient that has gotten a bad rap in recent times, it's...
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Amber Alexis
Jun 28, 20214 min