Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

It's recommended you fill half your plate with fruits and veggies. How much do you really need? And more importantly, why does it matter?

Magnesium is an essential mineral found naturally in various foods, including fruits and vegetables. It's key for blood pressure regulation, nerve function, bone health, and many other functions.

A fruit and vegetable intake above five-a-day shows major benefit in reducing the chance of heart attack, stroke, cancer and early death. This is the finding of new research, led by scientists from ...

Your daily meal selections could influence the quality of your sleep, new research says. A study from the University of Chicago Medicine and Columbia University found that increasing your intake of ...

Erin McGuire ran a research network that studied how to get healthy food to marginalized populations around the world.

Nearly 60% of conventionally grown fruits and vegetables on the Clean Fifteen list showed no detectable pesticide residues. Over 90% of produce samples on the Dirty Dozen list contained potentially ...

Apples, berries and pears are rich in fiber and prebiotics, which support digestion. Avocados offer 9-10 g fiber per fruit, ...

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois is a health writer and registered dietitian nutritionist with over eight years of experience in the clinical setting. Her writing covers nutrition and overall health topics, ...

Summer is awesome, but it can also be bad for your diet. You're probably too busy boozing it up at parties and downing whatever you please at barbecues, but it's important to remember to bring some ...