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fruits

5 food groups to jump-start nutrition

It's OK to take baby steps to improve your diet.

More fruits and veggies can slash obesity odds

Researchers encourage a mostly plant-based diet.

Detox or cleanse diets: Are they worth it?

Your body is much better off when you simply drink water and eat clean, healthy foods.

Time for baby food?

Don't rush to dole out the baby food—your little one will benefit more from breastfeeding.

Some health fads may not be all that healthy

Vegetable juices, coconut oil have downsides, and gluten-free makes little difference for most.

10 daily servings of fruits, veggies = recipe for longevity

Reductions seen in risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer.

Master the mealtime matchup  

Put down that broccoli and take a breath. You don’t have to go head-to-head with your feisty little one at every meal.

Savvy marketing gets school kids to snap up veggies

Using cartoon characters that resembled vegetables doubled, tripled how many students ate fresh produce.

Patient Story

Prescription for change

A new program gives low-income, chronically ill patients greater access to what they've been missing: Fresh fruits and veggies.

Lower fruit and vegetable prices might save lives

Raising taxes on sugary drinks may prevent even more deaths.

Keep the weight off with fruits, veggies

Those who eat apples, pears, berries and peppers do better in long run.