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Fruit Lowers Risk of Diabetes

By Sarah Kolvas / June 30, 2021

Eating two daily servings of whole fruit lowers risk of diabetes by 36% compared to eating less than half a serving, according to a study.

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / June 7, 2021

A study found that the long-standing public health message of “5 A Day”—5 servings of fruit and vegetables—is worth embracing.

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / June 7, 2021

Strawberries lead the Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen fruit that contain the highest levels of pesticides from crop spraying.

By Shirley Archer, JD, MA / May 10, 2021

Recent research findings identify these three healthy behaviors as predictive of good mental health and well-being among young adults.

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / May 10, 2021

Beta-carotene is found in certain fruits and vegetables and our bodies can convert the beta-carotene we consume into vitamin A.

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / April 5, 2021

According to an analysis by the CDC, only 2% of high school students in the U.S. are meeting the recommended vegetable intake.