Fruits and Vegetables Directory
Fruits and vegetables make up a huge part of a healthy diet. They contain essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that keep your body functioning well and protect it against harmful free radicals. The food pyramid calls for 2 1/2 to 3 cups of vegetables and 1 1/2 to 2 cups of fruit per day for adults. Most Americans fall far behind those recommendations. To get all your fruits and veggies, consider creative ways to add them to your diet. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about the benefits of fruits and vegetables, the serving sizes recommended, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Everything You Need to Know About Avocados
The basics about avocados -- from calorie and nutrient content to storage and preparation advice.
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‘What Color Is Your Diet’ Review: Variety for Weight Loss?
“What Color Is Your Diet” claims adding brightly colored fruits and veggies to your diet will help you lose weight. Get the facts in this review.
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Grapefruit Juice and Your Medications
Your morning grapefruit juice may not be a good idea if you're taking certain medications for your heart or other conditions.
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Surprising Health Perks of Peppers
Learn how adding peppers to your diet can boost your health and weight-loss efforts.
Features
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Lemons: A Zesty, Healthy Fruit
Anatomy of a lemon.
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10 Spring Fruits and Veggies You Should Try
Snap out of your fruit and vegetable rut with these 10 delicious, out-of-the-ordinary suggestions, complete with cooking and serving tips.
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With Fruits and Veggies, More Matters
Eating more than 5 fruits and vegetables a day is healthier.
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Red Foods: The New Health Powerhouses?
From strawberries to beets, red fruits and vegetables pack a vibrant nutritional punch.
Video
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The Best Fruits and Veggies for Weight Loss
Not all fruits and vegetables are created equal when it comes to weight loss. Here are the best ones to add to your diet.
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WebMD Town Hall: Veggies for Picky Eaters
If you child eats vegetables, count yourself lucky. So how do you get picky eaters to eat their veggies? First lady Michelle Obama and WebMD experts share some tips.
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Healthy Snack Ideas
Registered dietitian Carolyn O’Neil offers quick, tasty, and healthy snack ideas.
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Powerhouse Fruits and Veggies
Which fruits and vegetables are healthiest?
Slideshows & Images
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Unusual Fruits From Around the World
Exotic fruits can spice up your daily diet with new-to-you flavors and nutrients. Learn more about unusual fruits from around the world.
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Health Benefits of Pumpkin
Pumpkins are good for more than fall decor. As part of your diet, they pack a powerful nutritional punch.
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Best and Worst Juices for Your Health
Although the best kinds of juice deliver a bounty of vitamins, the worst are hardly better than liquid candy. Learn which ones to add to your shopping cart.
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Fun Facts About Fruits and Vegetables
Find out things you may not know about some of your favorite fruits and vegetables.
Quizzes
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Test Your Banana Smarts
You know they’re good for you, but what else do you know about this popular fruit? Find out with this quiz.
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Fat Facts Quiz
Test your diet IQ with this quiz about different types of fat and fats.
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Test Your Nutrition IQ
Take this quiz to find out how much you know about dietary guidelines.
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Are You a ‘Super Foods’ Superhero?
Test your knowledge of “super foods” with this quiz.
Expert Commentary
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How to Freeze Food
Learn about freezing foods, including how to freeze fruits and vegetables so that they retain their nutrients.
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The Secret of Edamame
Soy snack is a yummy - and healthy - handful
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The Part-Time Vegetarian
Get vegetarian recipes for part-time vegetarians.
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Fruit Salad Magic
Who can resist the array of colors, textures, and flavors a fruit salad offers? Here are tips and recipes to keep them light, tasty, and fresh.