Fruits and Vegetables Directory

Everything You Need to Know About Avocados

The basics about avocados -- from calorie and nutrient content to storage and preparation advice.

Surprising Health Perks of Peppers

Learn how adding peppers to your diet can boost your health and weight-loss efforts.

Kale: Nutrition, Types, Cooking, and More

Facts, insights, and advice about eating and cooking with kale.

Vegetarian Diets: Vegan, Lacto-Vegetarian, Ovo-Vegetarian, and More

WebMD explains various vegetarian and vegan diets, along with the nutritional requirements of following these diets.

Anatomy of a…Pumpkin

You may think of it simply as a Halloween jack-o'-lantern, but the pulp from this low-fat, low-sodium vegetable is an ancient, healthful power food.

Antioxidants in Fruits

Berries and other fruits deliver super-healthy antioxidants that can help fight disease.

Anatomy of a…Pomegranate

Each ruby, seed-filled fruit is bursting with antioxidant-rich flavonoids. Antioxidants, recent studies show, may help prevent hardening of the arteries, heart disease, and certain types of cancer.

The Super-Veggies: Cruciferous Vegetables

What do broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage, and bok choy have in common? They're all members of the cruciferous, or cabbage, family of vegetables. And they all contain phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals, and fiber that are important to your health.

Video: 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.

Powerhouse Fruits and Veggies

Which fruits and vegetables are healthiest?

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.

Healthy Snack Ideas

Registered dietitian Carolyn O’Neil offers quick, tasty, and healthy snack ideas.

Slideshow: Health Benefits of Pumpkin

Pumpkins are good for more than fall decor. As part of your diet, they pack a powerful nutritional punch.

Slideshow: Fun Facts About Fruits and Vegetables

Find out things you may not know about some of your favorite fruits and vegetables.

Slideshow: 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.

Slideshow: How to Eat Tropical Fruits

From acai berries to papayas, learn how to pick and eat vitamin-rich, exotic, tropical fruits.

8 Reasons to Love Watermelon

Quiz: 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.

Quiz: Are You a ‘Super Foods’ Superhero?

Test your knowledge of “super foods” with this quiz.

Fat Facts Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Test your diet IQ with this quiz about different types of fat and fats.

Quiz: Test Your Nutrition IQ

Take this quiz to find out how much you know about dietary guidelines.

Printable Healthy Eating Awards for Kids

The Secret of Edamame

Soy snack is a yummy - and healthy - handful

The Part-Time Vegetarian

Get vegetarian recipes for part-time vegetarians.

Home Freezing and Food Preservation Ideas: Fruits and Veggies

WebMD provides home freezing and food preservation ideas to help you save money and stay healthy all year long. Learn about easy ways to freeze fruits, vegetables and herbs, and try three freezer recipes.

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.