According to government guidelines, fruit and vegetables should form the cornerstone of your diet. Yet the reality is that a mere 12% of adults meet the recommended 1.5-2 cups of fruit daily. Most ...

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, right? We grew up hearing the cliched expression, but do you know how much fruit you should actually be eating per day? The recommended intake depends on several ...

Only about 12% of surveyed Americans meet their daily fruit intake, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found in 2019. That number is even lower among low-income adults. Meanwhile, an ...

Discover how kiwifruit’s unique blend of fiber, vitamin C, and actinidin supports gut function, strengthens immunity, and enhances overall health through clinically backed evidence.

Oranges take the top spot as the healthiest citrus fruit, offering more vitamin C than apples, lemons, and strawberries—and supporting a strong immune system. They’re rich in hesperidin, a powerful ...

Monk fruit provides a calorie-free alternative to sugar and may have benefits for diabetes management. However, evidence in humans is limited. Monk fruit sweetener is made by crushing whole monk ...

While nutrition news seems to change from day to day, there is one thing we know for sure: The more fruits (and vegetables) people eat, the healthier they are, the longer they live, and the leaner ...

Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, papaya strengthens your immune system, helps fight infections, and supports healthier, ...

It’s widely known and accepted that fruit has a variety of health benefits. Over the past decade, researchers have found undeniable evidence that diets and lifestyles that incorporate fruit may lower ...

WAR. FRUIT JUICES HAVE BEEN MARKETED AS A HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE TO EATING FRUIT. DOCTOR RAMO TAKES A CLOSER LOOK AT THE HEALTH COMPARISON, THOUGH. IT’S TRUE FRUIT JUICE IS NOT AS HEALTHY AS THE WHOLE ...

There’s nothing like a sweet, juicy nectarine in the summer, a crisp fall apple or naturally sweet strawberries picked at their peak. As a dietitian, it’s easy for me to get behind fruit. It’s ...