FAQ’s: Ask The Expert

Is 5 a day still the recommendation?

What is 5 a day?

What is one serving of a fruit or a vegetable?

Why are cucumbers, pickles, and tomatoes called veggies
when they are really fruits?

What can adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet do to help you?

Which fruits and vegetables are phytonutrient-rich?

What do antioxidants do for us?

Can a person eat too much fruit?

Which fruits and vegetables are "in season" during summer?

How long do the nutrients stay "good" in fruit and vegetables?

Does the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables depend on how ripe they are?

How do I properly care for my fruits and veggies to prolong
their nutrition and life?

How do I store loose-leaf salad mixes so that they stay fresh without
getting all slimy in the plastic bag.

Do canned vegetables have all the nutrients of fresh or frozen?

How can you tell if a fruit or vegetable is ripe or good for buying?

I am trying to lose weight by taking in fewer calories than I need,
but the scale is not moving. What should I do?

My husband is a diabetic and loves eating fruit. Is this o.k.?

What fruits and veggies are good for diabetic to eat?

Is it a good idea to "sneak" pureed veggies into kids meals – is it as nutritious?

How can we teach kids how important fruits and veggies are?

What fruits and veggies contain very little or NO POTASSIUM.

Can you tell me what fruit is high in fiber?