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Fruit is a friend to the heart, boosting its health by lowering some of the key risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Sun, October 4, 2026 at 2:45 PM UTC EXCLUSIVE: Diet is one of the most important aspects of looking after your heart health.

It’s officially autumn in the United States, which means a seemingly endless bounty of apples, sweet potatoes, pumpkins and other seasonal staples are primed to steal the culinary spotlight. Yet other fall produce deserves a place in the limelight too, nutrition experts say.

Date: April 17, 2026 Source: University of Southern California – Health Sciences Summary: A surprising new study suggests that eating a very healthy diet—packed with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains—might be linked to a higher risk of lung cancer in younger non-smokers. Researchers found that patients under 50 diagnosed with lung cancer often had better-than-average…

Fruits and vegetables are critical sources of essential nutrients and support livelihoods across their value chains — from farmers and processors to traders — making them central to food security, nutrition and economic development. More than 1 000 species contribute to about 30 percent of global food consumption and 20 percent of global food exports. Yet,…

Eating seasonally may feel a bit tougher to pull off in the winter. However, the benefits of this approach by eating winter fruits and vegetables are still the same, including a higher intake of certain nutrients, help supporting local farmers, plus better taste and value.

It’s common knowledge that fruits and vegetables have enormous health benefits. You may have heard the “five a day” guideline (eat five servings of fruit and vegetables every day), which is backed by a 2021 study that showed this consumption recommendation “[was] associated with lower mortality” via the American Heart Association. But what exactly are the…

As spring blossoms into its full glory, May produce offers a vibrant array of fresh fruits and vegetables that are not only delicious, but also packed with nutrients. Eating seasonal fruits and vegetables ensures you enjoy them at their peak taste and nutritional value.

Fruits may be off the menu for people who focus on eating protein and following a low-carb diet for weight loss.

What crops to grow tops many farmer’s and backyard gardener’s lists. Here’s our list of the 24 best crops to grow for fruits, vegetables and herbs. This is not a “sexiest crops of 2024” list. This list is more about reliability than it is about trends. They have been tested in an area that typically sees…