For good health, the USDA recommends that you eat five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day. But before you reach for that apple slice or celery stalk, reach for a container of fruit and ...

Eating a diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables, is a key to good health. Fruits and veggies are loaded with good-for-you vitamins and minerals. However, to stay healthy, it's crucial to ...

Wash carrots under cool running water, using your hands or a scrub brush to remove dirt from grooves and bumps. Rinsing under ...

Heather LeCompte buys a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables for her family, but now she's extra careful. "I mean, it makes me feel very scared that what I eat I can get sick from. So now, we're taking ...

According to Consumer Reports, you shoppers out there are quite concerned about pesticide residue on your fresh produce. Or, at least some 85 percent of consumers are. And that's not all you have to ...

The washing sprays stashed around the vegetable and fruit stands in the supermarket are a rip-off. Use this simple recipe instead to make a concoction that keeps your produce looking clean and crisp.

Cleaning your produce before you eat it is a lot easier than you may think. Water and a paper or cloth towel are all you need. Even if your fruit has skin (think: cantaloupes) that you don't plan on ...

This microwave vegetable minestrone draws its inspiration from Northern Italy, blending flavors from Lombardy and Liguria. I ...