Do cereals count as soup & tomatoes as fruit? Find out which side you’re on with these heated debates about food classification. Photo credit: Zuzana Paar. Prepare to be shocked by these revelations ...
Think you know your veggies from your fruits? You might be in for a berry big surprise! Some (or most) of the produce you toss in your salad or vegetable soup are actually fruits in disguise. That’s ...
Amy Y. Conry Davis is a writer who specializes in green living, sustainability, and travel. She holds a B.A. in English from the University of San Diego. Let's settle this debate once and for all: the ...
Most of us know tomatoes are fruits, but other "vegetables" that are actually fruits may surprise you. Fruit or vegetable? It doesn't seem that complicated—and generally, it isn't. Botanically ...
How produce is categorized changes between botanists and consumers. Fruit and vegetables can often be mislabeled. INSIDER found out which produce we call fruit are really vegetables, and which ...
Where does the name pumpkin come from? The word “pumpkin” comes from the Greek word “peopon,” which translates to “large melon,” says Lori Shemek, PhD, CNC, a nutrition and weight loss expert and ...
• 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 ...