A 15th-century manuscript shows trees bearing (clockwise from top left): sweet apples, jujubes, lemons, cherries, dates, and sour apples. By 7,000 years ago, people in New Guinea were cultivating ...

Karen is a writer and editor with more than 25 years of print and digital media experience working in newspapers, educational publishing, marketing, nonprofits, and magazines. If you want to bring a ...

Fresh fruit contains less sugar and fewer calories per serving compared to dried fruit, making it a healthier choice. However, dried fruit also offers health benefits due to its high concentration of ...

Not every fruit crop in Grow a Garden is currently available, and the lower-tier ones barely earn you points. You’ll get better results by sticking to higher-tier crops that are simple to grow and can ...

Cynthia Sass is a nutritionist and registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. Frequently seen on national TV, she's Health's contributing nutrition editor ...

Who wouldn't love to grow a mini orchard housing diverse fruit trees to keep us and the pretty birds visiting our backyards satiated year-round. Sadly, with even the youngest seedlings costing over ...

Have you been told to eat more fruit? There’s a good reason for that. “Whole fruits are a key recommendation for all healthy, balanced diets,” says Christopher Gardner, PhD, the director of nutrition ...

My easy fruit salad dressing is made with freshly squeezed lime juice, honey, and fresh mint leaves! I love the way the tart, sweet, and minty flavors come together to create a perfectly light and ...

Fruit can be an unexpected source of protein in the diet. It doesn’t come close to chicken, salmon, lean beef and other high-protein foods to help you feel strong and satisfied. It's also not a ...