Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. Although most people know animal products must be handled carefully to prevent illness, many don’t realize that produce can also be the ...

Is rinsing enough? Here's what you need to know. Carol Yepes/Getty Images Whether you’ve loaded your cart with a bunch of fruits and veggies at the grocery store, filled your tote bags with local ...

It's a healthy habit most do right before snacking on some fruit or cooking vegetables. We do it without thinking, often taught by our parents. But there's some science to keep in mind. How should we ...

Q: Do I need a fancy produce wash for my fruits and vegetables? A: According to the Food and Drug Administration, water alone does the job when it comes to cleaning produce. Soap, detergent or ...

Should you wash all fruits and vegetables before eating, or is it OK to skip the step if they're peeled? We answer that and more. We all know to wash our hands before and after handling food. But when ...

Avoid serious illness with these simple, effective steps. Reviewed by Dietitian Annie Nguyen, M.A., RD Chances are you’ve ...

While washing produce should be standard practice, there is an exception to the rule. If you purchase produce like bagged salads or pre-cut fruit that's labeled "pre-washed" or "ready-to-eat," you can ...

Eat your veggies — not the chemicals on them. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, just one in 10 Americans is meeting our daily allowance of fruits and vegetables. While the ...

To clean fruits and vegetables, I fill my sink with water, add distilled white vinegar and soak the produce. How much vinegar should I add? With Europe's recent outbreak of foodborne illness, many ...

Are you properly cleaning your fruits and vegetables? Learn what to use, what to avoid, and the best techniques for a healthy diet. Fruits and Vegetables supply us with vitamins and minerals for good ...