Scientists are taking a closer look at monk fruit and discovering it’s more than just a sugar substitute. New research shows its peel and pulp contain a rich mix of antioxidants and bioactive ...

We all know that eating fruit is a cornerstone of a healthy diet. Fruit is packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants that our bodies need to thrive. And over and over again, data shows ...

Lauren Ball receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council, Health and Wellbeing Queensland, Heart Foundation, Gallipoli Medical Research and Mater Health, Springfield City ...

Apples, oranges and bananas are sold in abundance in supermarkets throughout the country. But some say the most American fruit is one you’ll likely never see in the produce department, and it’s one ...

Have you been told to eat more fruit? There’s a good reason for that. “Whole fruits are a key recommendation for all healthy, balanced diets,” says Christopher Gardner, PhD, the director of nutrition ...

Fruit can be an unexpected source of protein in the diet. It doesn’t come close to chicken, salmon, lean beef and other high-protein foods to help you feel strong and satisfied. It's also not a ...

A 15th-century manuscript shows trees bearing (clockwise from top left): sweet apples, jujubes, lemons, cherries, dates, and sour apples. By 7,000 years ago, people in New Guinea were cultivating ...

Summertime means the re-emergence of plenty of fun things: trips to the beach or pool, outdoor brunches and cookouts with family and friends. It also brings us new in-season fruit to enjoy during ...

Even the earth’s most nutritious treats have been battered and bruised by Internet misinformation. Take a bite of these juicy truths as experts debunk common fruit myths. Myth: Eating fruit is bad for ...