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3 Vegetables You Should Never Eat Again

I know what you’re thinking when you read the title, “I thought all vegetables were good for you?” Well, that used to be the case for just about everything grown out of the ground…

How to Wash Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables bring lots of great things to the table: fresh flavors, vivid colors, and needed nutrients. Make sure you leave any contaminants behind by washing them well before using.

10 Easy Ways to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

Boost your health by getting more fruits and vegetables with tips from the experts at Consumer Reports.

Surprisingly Creative Ways to Cook with Frozen Fruit

Stock up on your favorite frozen fruit to make one of these delicious, nutritionist-approved recipes all year round.

5 Fun Ideas with Frozen Fruit

When fresh fruit isn't an option, frozen fruit is the next best thing. Here are some great recipes using frozen fruit.

Green shoots: how veganism is changing gardening

Giving up animal products this year? If so, you might want to rethink how you garden

20 Vegetarian Dishes That Are Packed With Protein

Made with beans, tofu, and plenty of greens, these vegetarian recipes are full of good-for-you protein.

6 Secret Places to Find Coupons for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Even the most expert of coupon clippers grouse about how difficult it is to find bargains on fresh fruits and vegetables.

Tips for how to store your fresh fruits and vegetables from the farmers market

So, you've been to the farmers market and now you need to store your goodies. We turned to an expert at OSU for proper storing tips.

Storage Mistakes You're Making with Your Farm-Fresh Fruits and Veggies

The refrigerator isn't always the best place for every food item, and you don't have to wash everything the minute you get it home.

Kids Love Finding Banana Split Bites, Fresh Fruits in Their Lunchbox

These super-charged snacks build healthy immune systems, boost energy and even improve memory—which may come in handy for your child’s next exam at school (or the doctor’s office!).

Are frozen fruit and vegetables as good for you as fresh?

Ever wonder how the fruits and veggies in the freezer aisle measure up to their fresh counterparts? Watch the video to find out!

Fresh vs Frozen Fruit and Vegetables — Which Are Healthier?

Fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables are processed and stored differently. This article compares the differences in nutrient content.

Wait ... Is an Avocado a Fruit or a Vegetable?

Is a tomato a vegetable or a fruit?

If you want to start a foodie feud, just bring up this fun fact at your next potluck.

Rhubarb, is it a fruit or a vegetable?

With large irregular leaves and hefty stalks, rhubarb looks like so many leafy vegetables that grow in your garden. An obscure New ...

Fresh vs. Frozen Vegetables & Fruit: Is One Healthier?

Are frozen vegetables as healthy as their fresh counterparts? You may be surprised to find out they may even be healthier. Here's what you should know.

Is Cucumber a Fruit or a Vegetable?

It's been called a vegetable forever, but is cucumber a fruit? We get to the bottom of it and explain how cucumbers are classified.

Is Pumpkin a Fruit or Vegetable?

Learn how to categorize your favorite seasonally spiced ingredient.

Food Quiz: Fruit or Vegetable?

Do you know the difference between a fruit and a vegetable? Take this fun food quiz and find out.