Most people know that there are many benefits to maintaining a healthy diet. Longer lives, disease prevention and an ideal weight are all results of eating healthy. But how can you know which foods to ...

That rainbow of fruits sitting in your kitchen isn’t just pretty to look at. The vibrant hues of your apples, berries, and citrus fruits are actually nature’s way of signaling what’s happening beneath ...

The darker the berry, the sweeter the juice, so goes the saying. But it turns out the darker berry or plum or grape, for that matter, the stronger the cancer-fighting properties. Researchers ...

A rainbow of fruits and vegetables helps the body receive all the necessary nutrients Every colored fruit and vegetable is brimming with vital phytonutrients that support bodily functions and ...

Fruits come in a glorious rainbow of colors. Raspberries, kumquats, lemons, avocados, blueberries, figs; the colorful array rivals a 96-pack of Crayola crayons. But scientists have long debated ...

When it comes to appeasing your eyes while being mindful of your health, there’s nothing better than a platter full of colorful fruits! Pick a couple of red apples, bring in a few yellow bananas, put ...

This question was submitted by Ms. Tyus’ fifth-grade class at Benton Elementary School. “Fruits and vegetables contain chemical compounds or pigments that cause variations in color,” explains Clayton ...

Author David Heber, MD, says Americans don’t get enough fruits and vegetables in their diets. His category system of colors makes it easier to fill in the nutrient gaps. By eating a wide range of ...

Do you feel like getting your children to eat fruits and vegetables is a losing battle? If so, you’re not alone. Children commonly prefer just a few select fruits and vegetables and are hesitant to ...

Viburnum titus is a common landscaping plant in Europe and the United States, but its blue fruits hadn't been closely studied until now. Photo by Rox Middleton Sometimes, you can find a scientific ...