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Can you name these fruits by their seeds?

We may not pay much heed to seeds, but we couldn't have fruit without them. In homage to the mighty angiosperm, test your seed smarts.




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Which fruits and veggies are best for your diet?

Eating more fruits and nonstarchy vegetables may help you lose weight over the long term, a new study suggests.




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5 not-so-ordinary fruits in season now

Apples are the go-to fall fruit, but if you want a little variety in your fruit bowl, fill it with these other seasonal fruits.




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4 ways to use green bananas that won't ripen

Don't throw away those stubborn green bananas, they may be healthier for you. Here are four things to do with bananas that just won't turn.




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9 ways to use an avocado pit

You can do so much more than compost the pits from avocados. Here are some ideas.




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Strawberries now top the Dirty Dozen list

Here's the most pesticide-contaminated produce, as well as the fruits and veggies with the fewest pesticides.




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Why is whole fruit healthier than a smoothie?

Blending or juicing fruit makes it much easier for your body to access their carbs and calories, which is the opposite of what most people want from a smoothie.




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Why jackfruit might save the world

A nutritional powerhouse, jackfruit can keep you full all day and imitate meat.




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Are there really dead wasps in your figs?

Before you bite into that fig, note that you could be eating dead wasps ... sort of.




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It's time to embrace ugly produce

New poll finds 3 in 5 adults say they'd eat ugly produce. (Isn't it time for the other 2 to get over it?)




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Will 2017 be the year of purple foods?

2017's food trend predictions are out. Here's a look at 5 trends to look forward to.




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Strawberries still top the Dirty Dozen list

Here's the Environmental Working Group's 2017 list of fruit and veggies with the most and least pesticides.




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Ugly produce never looked so good

Hungry Harvest recovers ugly produce and delivers it to your doorstep for a reasonable price. You just have to figure out what to make with it.




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Why are Japanese farmers growing square watermelons?

Japan's cube-shaped watermelons are more than just a novelty. They're easier to store in the small refrigerators typically found in Japanese homes.




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How the pineapple became a worldwide symbol of hospitality

Once an exotic and costly delicacy saved for royalty, the pineapple now stands as a welcoming beacon for all.




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Invention could make produce last longer — and really put a dent in food waste

But what is lost when picked produce doesn't ripen for weeks or months?




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Is it time to try Vegan Mondays?

A new study suggests going vegan is the best thing you can do for the planet.




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How to pick a ripe melon every time

If you know what to look for, you can pick the perfectly ripe cantaloupe, honeydew or watermelon every time.




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8 fruits you think are vegetables

Technically, ratatouille made from tomato, eggplant and squash, is just a savory baked fruit salad. Here are seven more fruits masquerading as vegetables.




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9 reasons to eat an apple every day

Apples are as good for you as you've always been told — and maybe better. Consider all these health benefits.




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Meet the durian, a tropical fruit you love or hate

Durian is known for its strong odor. Despite being banned in some hotels and subways, lovers of this unusual fruit go to great lengths for a taste.



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7 nutrient deficiencies that can make you sick

Tired? Depressed? Nutrient deficiency might be to blame. You might not be getting the right amount of these vitamins & minerals.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Kale joins the Dirty Dozen list

Environmental Working Group's 2019 lists of fruits and vegetables with the highest and lowest pesticide loads are out, and kale has joined the dirty one.




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11 berries to improve your health

Kale isn't the only super food on the block, these super berries are superfoods packed with nutrition.




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What do America's car buyers want?

One day consumers are giving up their SUVs, and the next day they want them back. It's enough to drive an auto company CEO crazy. The bottom line: Watch what co




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Toyota Prius: Latest status symbol for the wealthy?

Is green transportation a new status symbol? The affordable hybrid is favored by America’s richest drivers, especially in California.




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Ford C-MAX Hybrid rated at 47 mpg

The hybrid earned a 47 mpg rating in the city and on the highway.




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Is obesity a heavy drag on fuel economy?

If your car isn't getting the gas mileage you want or expect, it might be time to put down the carbs and pick up the dumbbells because your body may be the prob




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Ford Fusion named 2013 Green Car of the Year

The 2013 Ford Fusion was named the Green Car Journal’s Green Car of the Year at Los Angeles Auto Show.




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When gas prices go up, Americans buy green

Americans tend to buy more fuel-efficient cars when prices at the pump go up.




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Snow days: The best winter cars

In the wake of the big Northeast storm, here's a look at some of the smart all-wheel drive choices for getting you through snow and ice




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The world's largest collection of tiny micro-cars is for sale

micro car auction in georgia




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Crude oil prices have dropped, so why is gasoline still so expensive?

If there's plenty of product on the market, gas prices should be falling. Here's some reasons why they aren't.




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Buck Rogers in 2013: Carbon-neutral e-gas cars and hydraulic hybrids

e-gas cars and hydraulic hybrids




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Ford looking to app developers to help increase drivers' fuel economy

Ford wants you to have a better understanding of how your driving impacts their fuel efficiency.




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Live from New York, it's the 2013 Auto Show

2013 new york auto show was full of news about BMW, Nissan, Mercedes and Ford.




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Clean diesel: What you need to know

Clean diesel, a new twist on very old technology offers stellar fuel economy with low emissions. Alternative energy of the future?




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Why supercars are often bad investments

supercars lose value




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Shopping is 45 percent of U.S. miles traveled, study finds

It's about time somebody looked at shopping as a separate transportation category. It turns out to be a major energy hog.




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Pope's new car is a 20-year-old Renault

It's no fancy ride for Pope Francis — this humble new vehicle already has 190,000 miles on it.




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Volkswagen debuts incredible new 261-mpg hybrid in Chattanooga

VW XL1




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For fire-breathing supercars, hybrids are the future

Aston Martin's chief is bad-mouthing hybrids and thinks his "V-12 is something special." I beg to differ. His cars get dismal fuel economy.




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Big trucks, big changes: How new fuel rules and clever ideas are changing the industry

new truck standards




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Do green cars lead to more driving? Not to worry.

Wonks have long cautioned that people will celebrate their high-mpg vehicles by spending more time behind the wheel.




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Student-designed cars race for fuel-efficiency gold

The Eco-Marathon brings together the best and the brightest students to create the most efficient cars.




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A tale of 2 Fiestas: You want oomph or fuel-efficiency?

two ford fiestas




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Why Americans are less happy with their new cars

For many reasons, happiness with new cars and trucks is hitting a five-year low.




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Too good to be true? Fast electric ‘flow battery’ cars

With more than 1,000 horsepower and 600 miles of range, this green car is sexy, fast and interesting — but it’s only in prototype mode.




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2 lousy reasons why fuel economy goals might change

Carmakers have to reach 54.5 mpg by 2025, but $2 a gallon gas and the popularity of gas guzzlers might change that rule.




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Why our job commutes are growing

New report shows major metro employment is moving further away from where people actually live. And it's worse for poor people and minorities.