Blog: Expert Q&A

. Limonene is found in many foods because it is used as a flavoring agent It naturally occurs in lemons, oranges, limes, grapefruit and mandarins; but, can be…

All fruits (and vegetables) are equally as good for you! While they vary in nutrient content, they all provide vitamins, minerals and fiber which are essentia…

All fruits (and vegetables) are equally as good for you! While they vary in nutrient content, they all provide vitamins, minerals and fiber which are essentia…

Check out our Healthy Weight Management section. Here you’ll find details for creating a Healthy Eating Plan. You may also benefit from working with a diet…

There are not many cures for symptoms related to menopause, however, recent research has shown that the Mediterranean diet may help bring some relief from hot…

Hydration is always important for any active person. When bodies sweat, electrolytes are lost (sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, etc.) and must be replac…

If it was a recipe you found on the Fruits & Veggies More Matters website, search recipes and use ‘crackers’ in the search bar. Hopefully you will fin…

Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet and you should never go without. Regardless if organic or not, fruits and vegetables should alway…

One half cup of sliced strawberries weighs 83g. One half cup of whole strawberries weighs 72g. For gram weights on different serving sizes of individual food…

Sugar is sugar, but there are differences in how the body uses different types. The primary sugar in fruit is fructose, which some refer to as fruit sugar. F…

Water is always a great way to start a day. If he enjoys warm beverages, unsweetened teas would be a good choice too. If he must have sweetened tea, using a…

The nutritional value of produce depends on many different factors, including weather, amount of sunlight, varietals, and even when it is picked. However, diff…

Blending fruit or vegetables for a smoothie does not destroy the fiber in them. While blending does increase the oxidation of the produce items, it is not goin…

Dragon fruit is an amazing fruit. However, there is not a lot of research available on this fruit yet that identifies all of its health benefits. A couple of i…

There are far greater than five health benefits when vegetables are consumed. For starters, better weight control. Vegetables are a great source of fiber which…

It’s probably best to work with an allergist to find out what is causing your sneezing and runny nose. It may be one specific food or it may be something en…

Each fruit and veggie may be a little different. In general, most fresh produce should be used within 2-10 days of purchase, and then canned, frozen, and drie…

There are not many produce that start with the letter x, but xigua is one. Xigua is another name for watermelon. There is also ximenia which is a bush that pro…