Blog: Expert Q&A

I suggest you contact a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to help your daughter. S/he can review your daughter’s medical history, physical activity lev…

You came to the right place for your research project. The links below will help you navigate around our website to address your questions. What is the recomm…

Yes. The texture and structure of the fruit may change following juice loss from the thawing process but the currants can be re-frozen.

Consuming enough fruits and vegetables to meet the daily recommendation is important to get all the nutrients our bodies need.  Starchy vegetables and fruit s…

To preserve or can cherries at home, you should follow these instructions.

Eating both fruits and vegetables can help you lose weight. The information on our website can help you understand how this works. Check out the following lin…

The cara cara orange is a special cultivar of the navel orange.  The package insert for Ibrance advises not to eat or drink grapefruit or grapefruit-type prod…

Although boiling is a common method for preparing vegetables, this method may reduce the nutrient content of vegetables, specifically water-soluble nutrients l…

The 2015—2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends limiting added sugar to less than 10% of total calories per day. Sugar is added to many foods that…

Congratulations on your fruit and veggie intake!  The daily recommendation for fruits and vegetables is approximately 4 to 6 cups per day depending on your ac…

Yes, the vitamin C content listed on the Nutrition Facts Panel (NFP) for the fruits and vegetables on our website refers to the raw, uncooked form. Vitamin C i…

Great question! There is a variety of phytonutrients (or phytochemicals) that support human health, and their presence in plants affect the color of fruits and…

For individuals taking statin drugs and managing type 2 diabetes, most fruits and vegetables are safe and beneficial additions to a healthy diet. The main exce…

Yes. Asian pears are a good source of fiber and potassium.  They are also saturated fat free and cholesterol free.  Fiber promotes healthy cholesterol and bl…

 Potatoes are a vegetable and are further categorized as a starchy vegetable. The nutrition profile includes potassium, fiber, and vitamin C. They contain no…

Fruit and vegetable intake in a daily meal plan is crucial for good health. Research demonstrates an association with a reduced risk of chronic diseases and we…

The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low carbohydrate, adequate protein diet. With this ratio, the body utilizes fat rather than carbohydrates for energy.The popu…

Cutie fruits are clementines. An average or medium serving size is around 74 grams and contains 9 grams of carbohydrate.  They are a great portable snack and…