Regular consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with a host of physical and mental health benefits. “Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help reduce the risk of many leading ...

BECAUSE AGAIN, WE’VE GOT ALL THAT WINTER WEATHER COMING LATER ON IN THE WEEK. THIS MORNING WE’RE LOOKING AT IF ONLY FRESH FRUITS AND VEGGIES ARE NUTRITIOUS TO ADD HEALTH BENEFITS TO YOUR MEALS HERE, ...

Early in life, we make a lot of decisions that set the course for the rest of our lives. From a health perspective, while there may not be many consequences in our younger years for a poor diet or ...

Rhubarb is a vegetable that visually appears to resemble celery in texture — but its color and taste are differentiating factors between the two. Rhubarb has an extremely tart flavor, and it is very ...

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 ...

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois is a health writer and registered dietitian nutritionist with over eight years of experience in the clinical setting. Her writing covers nutrition and overall health topics, ...

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) food packages for children aged one to four years include a cash value benefit (CVB) redeemable for fruits and vegetables ...

We have all likely been told to “eat your vegetables,” but has anyone ever suggested that you should eat the rainbow? It’s no secret that fruits and vegetables are a very important part of a healthy ...

House Republicans are trying to roll back an increase in fruit and vegetable benefits for women and kids participating in the WIC nutrition program, which has long had strong bipartisan support. The ...

Brussels sprouts get their bitter taste from compounds called glucosinolates, and in the 1990s, researchers figured out how to breed spouts with lower levels of these molecules. Now, modern scientists ...

I heard an ad the other day about something called "Quitter’s Day," which falls in early January. It’s apparently the day most people give up on their New Year’s resolutions after a few challenging ...

Some low-income Californians are able to get more help when purchasing greener groceries at participating locations.The California Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Program matches up to $60 a month in ...