The nutritional value in fruits and vegetables has been dropping for more than 70 years in some key nutrients. (Getty Images) For decades, doctors and nutritionists have recommended eating plenty of ...

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Despite what many people believe, cooking vegetables can increase the bioavailability of certain nutrients. (Getty Creative) If you’ve ever felt virtuous about eating a big salad for lunch, you know ...

Fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants that boost immunity and lower the risk of disease -- and eating more of them may be easier than you think. Ashlee is an MBA ...

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 ...

• 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 ...

Though it’s true that nutrition ­experts sometimes disagree on the healthfulness of certain foods, you’d be hard-pressed to find one who would put fruits and vegetables into the questionable camp.

Think of the experience of eating a perfectly ripe, juicy summer tomato—its rich red color, perfect consistency, tasty flavor ...

Fruits contain seeds and come from the flowering part of a plant. Vegetables are the edible parts of a plant, like the leaves, bulbs, roots, or stems. Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, minerals, ...

Foods most likely to contain pesticides, according to FDA and USDA data. The Dirty Dozen is a good indicator meant to alert ...