Fruits and Veggies

Green Smoothies

Find out why green smoothies should be a part of your diet and how to make them.

25 Facts About Beets

Beets (beetroot) have been used as food and medicine since ancient times. Here are 25 facts about this colorful root, from the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to borscht in space.

25 Facts About Carrots

From Caligula's twisted head games to their 16th century color change, carrots have a long and colorful history. Here are 25 facts about the cool carrot.

15 Facts About Brussels Sprouts

You either love Brussels sprouts or you hate them, but here are some things you may not have known about them!

25 Facts About Celery

From ancient Rome to modern times, celery has fascinated people and even heated up their sex lives!

16 Facts About Eggplant (Aubergine)

16 facts about eggplant (or aubergine) from its use as a 5th century tooth dye to its relation to tobacco.

15 Facts About Cranberries

Cranberry sauce is a traditional Thanksgiving food. Here are 12 facts about cranberries you may not have known.

Creative Ways to Get Kids to Eat Their Veggies

Some creative ideas to get kids to eat their vegetables without going into stealth mode.

Consumers Still Afraid of Green Leafy Vegetables

It's been five months since the Great Spinach Scare of 2006, but consumers are still wary of leafy green vegetables, according to survey.

Room Temperature Watermelon Better than Cold

Room temperature watermelons have more lycopene and beta carotene than cold watermelons according to a new study.

Tart Cherry Juice Health Claims vs. the FDA

Many people have found relief from arthritis pain thanks to tart cherry juice. So why is the FDA telling companies they can't make health claims about cherry juice?

Pomegranate Juice

I felt like I was coming down with a cold today so I bought some pomegranate juice at the health food store knowing it's supposed to be good for me but not knowing the details. So I've been reading about...

Types of Squash

Since I mentioned the fact that squash is technically a fruit in the post about tomatoes, I thought I'd create a post about the different types of squash. There are both summer and winter squash varieties. Here's an explanation of...

Is the Tomato a Fruit or Vegetable?

There's often confusion over whether the tomato is a fruit or vegetable. Even though the tomato is a fruit, it is usually treated like a vegetable by chefs. The reason the tomato is technically a fruit is because it contains...

Pineapple Salsa Recipe

A great recipe for pineapple salsa that includes fresh pineapple, bell peppers, jalapeno, onions, and

Dried Fruit and Vegetables

I made a discovery at Whole Foods this weekend. There's a company called Just Tomatoes that sells tubs of dried fruit and vegetables, many of them organic. I've never been a fan of dried fruit but their products are strangely...

Cherry Juice

Cherries and cherry juice have a lot of health benefits. They are a remedy for arthritis and a