Is rinsing enough? Here's what you need to know. Carol Yepes/Getty Images Whether you’ve loaded your cart with a bunch of fruits and veggies at the grocery store, filled your tote bags with local ...

Are you properly cleaning your fruits and vegetables? Learn what to use, what to avoid, and the best techniques for a healthy diet. Fruits and Vegetables supply us with vitamins and minerals for good ...

Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential for a healthy diet, packed with vitamins, fiber and antioxidants. They can also carry dirt, bacteria or pesticide residue if not handled properly. Knowing how ...

While washing produce should be standard practice, there is an exception to the rule. If you purchase produce like bagged salads or pre-cut fruit that's labeled "pre-washed" or "ready-to-eat," you can ...

It's a healthy habit most do right before snacking on some fruit or cooking vegetables. We do it without thinking, often taught by our parents. But there's some science to keep in mind. How should we ...

Washing grapes with running water—or a brief soak—meaningfully reduces dirt, pathogens, and pesticide residues. A 20-second ...

Winter may feel like the best time to load your plate with colourful fruits and vegetables, but not everything that looks fresh and shiny is as healthy as it seems. Many of the fruits and veggies ...

The Environmental Group is out with its annual Dirty Dozen fresh fruits and vegetables and the Alliance for Food and Farming is countering the message as usual. The EWG generally pushes consumers to ...

Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. Although most people know animal products must be handled carefully to prevent illness, many don’t realize that produce can also be the ...