Fruits have seeds and come from the flower of plants, while vegetables are roots, stems, or leaves. • Fruits are higher in natural sugar and calories, while some vegetables contain starch. • Both ...

A few weeks ago the USDA in conjunction with the ERS released a map of food deserts in the United States, low-income areas with little access to healthy food. In most cities the signs are unmistakable ...

The healthiest fruits include blueberries, bananas, avocados, and citrus fruits. The healthiest vegetables include kale, spinach, carrots, and sweet potatoes. Fruits and vegetables are healthy because ...

Eight servings of fruit and vegetables daily has immense health benefits. However, varying the colors you eat in those servings helps achieve maximum nutrition. That’s the advice from Deborah Harris, ...

Sweet Potatoes 51, though they still qualified as a powerhouse vegetable in the CDC study. This revelation stunned ...

Making sense of food serving sizes is tough, especially when many of us rely on packaged foods to tell us how much a serving is (and then ignore it anyway, because snacks are yummy). Anyway, one ...

It’s no secret, fruits and vegetables are loaded with the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that you need to stay healthy—especially as a runner. But if you think eating fresh fruits and veggies is ...

Vegetable is a broad term that refers to a group of plants that you can eat. You may be able to eat the whole plant or just parts, such as the leaves, stalk, and seeds. In general, vegetables are low ...

Frozen vegetables are often considered an affordable and convenient alternative to fresh vegetables. They’re usually not only cheaper and easier to prepare but also have a longer shelf life and can be ...

Juice extracted from fruits and veggies will contain concentrated amounts of vitamins, minerals, and other plant nutrients. If you tend to avoid fresh, frozen or canned fruits and veggies, juicing can ...

Cruciferous vegetables are a group of plant foods rich in vitamins and minerals you need every day. They include many leafy greens and other dark green veggies, but they can come in other colors, too.