Flavortop nectarine in July. Nectarines are a fuzzless variant of peach, a recessive gene that was found and propagated ...

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 ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The quandong’s fruit appear intensely blue, but without ...

People who follow a low-carb diet can still enjoy fruit, dietitians say. Fruits tend to have more carbohydrates than vegetables because of their natural sugars, so portion control matters — as does ...

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 ...

Hybrid fruit trees are created by cross-pollinating two different types of fruit trees to produce a new variety that combines traits from each parent tree. This breeding process yields unique fruit ...

Think the Hood River Fruit Loop is just about apples and berries? Think again. In a 2022 episode of our podcast, we discovered this 35-mile scenic route through the Hood River Valley offers a ...

Cynthia Sass is a nutritionist and registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. Frequently seen on national TV, she's Health's contributing nutrition editor ...

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 ...