The word fruit comes from the Latin fructus, meaning enjoyment, yield, outcome. It is tied to frui, to enjoy or to derive ...

Fruit flies are a type of flying insect most often found around trash and food. While there are many types of fruit flies, any species can become a nuisance in your home. According to the ...

Evergreen fruit trees, including lemon trees, other citrus varieties, and avocado, don’t require a chilling or dormant period ...

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Despite its appeal, fresh fruit isn’t without its drawbacks, the biggest being its short shelf life and cost. Fresh produce ...

Turns out, there's both a botanical and a legal definition for what makes a food a fruit or a vegetable. There’s no doubt that tomatoes are one of the most versatile foods around, as happy in a summer ...

Dried fruit has long been used as a source of vitamins and minerals that can last year-round. There are records of the Persian and Arab cultures enjoying dried apricots more than a thousand years ago.

Here’s some good news if you love berries, pears and apples: Ditching fruit isn’t necessary to lose weight. It’s also not smart. Yes, fruit contains carbs and naturally-occurring sugar. But there are ...