Solanine is a colorless, glycoalkaloid chemical that's produced by nightshade plants to make them unpalatable to insects. In many of the nightshade plants, including tomatoes, it's found in higher ...

With all the buzz about keeping your produce fresh and local, frozen vegetables often get a bad rap. But nutritionally speaking, sometimes fresh from the freezer is the best choice, especially during ...

When it comes to healthy eating, fruits and vegetables reign supreme. But along with all their vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients can come something else: an unhealthy dose of dangerous ...

Sarah Hays Coomer is a Mayo Clinic and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, certified personal trainer and author based in Nashville, Tennessee. She has spent nearly 20 years helping ...

• Fruits have seeds and come from the flower of plants, while vegetables are roots, stems, or leaves. • Fruits are higher in natural sugar and calories, while some vegetables contain starch. • Both ...