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Sprouts drops nearly 10% as Amazon cuts prices at Whole Foods

Sprouts drops nearly 10% as Amazon cuts prices at Whole Foods

Finance
Shares of Sprouts Farmers Market and other grocery stocks fell again Monday as Amazon.com rolled out price cuts at Whole Foods stores.Sprouts fell nearly 10 percent, Supervalu lost more than 2 percent and Target fell 1 percent. Wal-Mart closed about three-fourths of a percent lower. Kroger trimmed losses to close 0.1 percent lower, while Costco recovered losses to close 0.07 percent higher. The six stocks have erased nearly $ 12 billion from their combined market capitalization since Wednesday's close, the day before Amazon announced it would complete its deal to buy Whole Foods Market on Monday and cut prices on many products, including bananas, organic avocados and organic Fuji apples.On Monday, the price of an organic avocado at a Whole Foods location on New York's Upper East Side was ...
This Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potato Side Dish Will Make You Want to Eat Your Greens

This Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potato Side Dish Will Make You Want to Eat Your Greens

Health
We admit that steamed Brussels sprouts aren’t anyone’s first pick of a side dish. But they don’t deserve the bad rap they so often get, if you ask us. To prove the haters wrong, we cooked up this tasty dish that pairs the fiber-rich veggie with sweet potatoes for a whole lot of good-for-you flavor. Instead of boiling Brussels sprouts, this recipe roasts the nutrient-packed vegetable along with sweet potatoes until both get golden and crisp. The result? A healthy side dish that’s just a little crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and not at all bland. And just so you know, there’s a reason why your mom would load your plate with Brussels sprouts when you were younger. These green spheres of goodness are packed with fiber, folate, and vitamin C, making them a great choice during cold ...