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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.

How to say “YES” to Pizza

Don’t fret, pizza lovers! You can still have your pie and eat it, too. We all know pizza is delicious, but believe it or not, it can be a surprisingly healthy snack or meal. With a little bit of cr…

Hacking the farm: How farmers use 'digital agriculture' to grow more crops

Climate Corporation aims to take the guesswork out of farming. The company offers a slate of "digital agriculture" tools that provide a real-time look at what's happening on the farm.

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.

Higher Fruit, Vegetable Consumption Tied to Well-being

A longitudinal analysis of more than 40,000 British people has concluded that both the quantity and frequency of fruit/vegetable consumption affects mental well-being.

Fruit, vegetables and cheese linked to lower risk of stroke, study finds

‘The general public should be recommended to increase their fibre and fruit and vegetable consumption,’ researcher says

Can Fruit & Vegetables Make You Happier? Research Says It Can!

Including fruit and vegetables in your diet can already help to reduce the risk of developing cancer or cardiovascular disease, but now it might just make you happy too! New research suggests that eating up to eight servings of fresh produce per day could see you smiling more within two years. Are you eating enough fruits and vegetables? If you’re not yet getting up to eight servings a day, you are not alone! According to the Center for Disease Control, only 1 in…

How to Store Fresh Produce So Fruit, Vegetables, and Herbs Last Longer

Learn how to store fruits and vegetables properly so they last longer.

Can Fruit & Vegetable Allergies be Related to a Pollen Allergy?

Q: Over the past year, I started getting a terribly itchy mouth if I ate apples or pears or celery. Now carrots and potatoes, too! My doctor says this is a form of food allergy, related to my pollen allergies. Can you help me understand this? I’m concerned about what’s OK to eat. Dr. Sharma: This... Read more »

How to Make Your Own Fruit & Vegetable Wash

Commercial fruit and vegetable washes fail to work better than tap water, but there is a cheap do-it-yourself solution that may completely eliminate certain pesticide residues.

Fruit, vegetable breeders in Woodland look to increase disease resistance

Just a few miles away from downtown Woodland is a lab where many fruits and vegetables are bred, grown and the seeds are sold.Seminis is the largest developer, grower and marketer of fruit and vegetable seeds in the world. In Woodland, an array

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.

QUIZ: Is It A Fruit, Vegetable Or Flower?

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.

clickable map to find pick your own farms and orchards for fruit, vegetables, pumpkins and...

's pick your own farms and orchards for fruit, vegetables, pumpkins and more. The website also has canning & freezing instructions, related events and fun and listings for every other state and many countries!

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