Produce Used in Recipes | Farr Better Recipes® Ingredient Guide
This guide highlights the fresh produce used in recipes that we trust and use throughout our Farr Better Recipes®. Each fruit and vegetable is selected for its quality, nutritional strength, and alignment with allergy-friendly, plant-based living.
Plant-Based Ingredients: Produce used in Recipes and their Benefits and Nutritional Information
Fruits and vegetables are proven to be essential for superb health, which is why they form the foundation of Farr Better Recipes®. Below you’ll find a curated list of our favorite produce items—each linked to reliable scientific information that explains its nutritional profile and health benefits. Since these foods offer remarkable healing power for the human body, learning about them can inspire you to incorporate them more intentionally into your meals.
Because I never stop researching and educating myself, I encourage you to continue exploring these ingredients as well. This website gives you a jump-start on that journey so you can Feel Good and Enjoy Life!
Shopping Tips for Fruits & Vegetables
When shopping for produce, consider visiting your local food co-op, farmers market, or natural health store.
These locations often carry organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, and seasonal options that offer deeper flavor and higher nutrient density. In addition, co-ops often allow you to purchase exactly the amount you need, reducing waste and ensuring freshness. Fresh produce typically delivers brighter taste, while organic frozen produce can be a convenient alternative for smoothies, soups, and meal prep. As you explore, compare organic and conventional options and choose ingredients that support both your health and the environment.
My Style of Teaching & Cooking
To help you feel confident in the kitchen, I provide pictures showing the different cuts of produce used in Farr Better Recipes®—even though I don’t demonstrate every cutting technique. After all, there are many wonderful videos already available that can teach you how to cut an onion the proper way.
Instead, I focus on making delicious meals easy by sharing the Fun and Easy Kitchen Equipment
Tools like this speed up prep time. During my cooking classes and videos, the produce is already prepped so I can concentrate on the recipes themselves and the nutritional value they offer, rather than detailed culinary techniques.
I’m excited to share the knowledge, research, and insights I’ve gathered over the years. There is so much I learned while creating this website that I couldn’t keep it in any longer. So now—let’s get cooking!
What You’ll Find Below
on the produce items below to see:
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Nutritional facts and research-backed benefits
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Ingredient notes that support a variety of dietary needs
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Foods that may help reduce symptoms related to illness, disease, autoimmune deficiencies, or food allergies
As you browse, consider choosing one ingredient a day to explore how it may support your health. Investing in this knowledge is time well spent—and it’s one more step toward feeling better.
the same healthy produce items we do.
Trusted References for Produce & Nutrition
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USDA Fruit & Vegetable Database – nutrition profiles
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Environmental Working Group (EWG) – organic produce guidance
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Cleveland Clinic – benefits of fruits and vegetables
Promise
I’ll continue researching reliable, plant-based produce options so you can Feel Good and Enjoy Life—one delicious recipe at a time.
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