y Can you name these fruits by their seeds? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 10:20:02 +0000 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. Full Article Healthy Eating
y Which fruits and veggies are best for your diet? By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Sep 2015 15:12:49 +0000 Eating more fruits and nonstarchy vegetables may help you lose weight over the long term, a new study suggests. Full Article Healthy Eating
y 5 not-so-ordinary fruits in season now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Oct 2015 16:09:03 +0000 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. Full Article Healthy Eating
y 4 ways to use green bananas that won't ripen By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 19:02:37 +0000 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. Full Article Healthy Eating
y 9 ways to use an avocado pit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Mar 2016 20:39:42 +0000 You can do so much more than compost the pits from avocados. Here are some ideas. Full Article Healthy Eating
y Strawberries now top the Dirty Dozen list By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Apr 2016 13:52:03 +0000 Here's the most pesticide-contaminated produce, as well as the fruits and veggies with the fewest pesticides. Full Article Healthy Eating
y Why is whole fruit healthier than a smoothie? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2016 17:56:34 +0000 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. Full Article Healthy Eating
y Why jackfruit might save the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:01:33 +0000 A nutritional powerhouse, jackfruit can keep you full all day and imitate meat. Full Article Healthy Eating
y Are there really dead wasps in your figs? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2016 10:10:00 +0000 Before you bite into that fig, note that you could be eating dead wasps ... sort of. Full Article Animals
y It's time to embrace ugly produce By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Sep 2016 21:23:55 +0000 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?) Full Article Healthy Eating
y Will 2017 be the year of purple foods? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Dec 2016 13:23:01 +0000 2017's food trend predictions are out. Here's a look at 5 trends to look forward to. Full Article Healthy Eating
y Strawberries still top the Dirty Dozen list By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Mar 2017 17:20:03 +0000 Here's the Environmental Working Group's 2017 list of fruit and veggies with the most and least pesticides. Full Article Healthy Eating
y Ugly produce never looked so good By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Apr 2017 16:31:23 +0000 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. Full Article Healthy Eating
y Why are Japanese farmers growing square watermelons? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 15:41:25 +0000 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. Full Article Healthy Eating
y How the pineapple became a worldwide symbol of hospitality By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:12:17 +0000 Once an exotic and costly delicacy saved for royalty, the pineapple now stands as a welcoming beacon for all. Full Article At Home
y Invention could make produce last longer — and really put a dent in food waste By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2018 19:13:43 +0000 But what is lost when picked produce doesn't ripen for weeks or months? Full Article Healthy Eating
y Is it time to try Vegan Mondays? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Apr 2018 15:50:56 +0000 A new study suggests going vegan is the best thing you can do for the planet. Full Article Healthy Eating
y How to pick a ripe melon every time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jun 2018 15:50:42 +0000 If you know what to look for, you can pick the perfectly ripe cantaloupe, honeydew or watermelon every time. Full Article Healthy Eating
y 8 fruits you think are vegetables By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 14:22:25 +0000 Technically, ratatouille made from tomato, eggplant and squash, is just a savory baked fruit salad. Here are seven more fruits masquerading as vegetables. Full Article Healthy Eating
y 9 reasons to eat an apple every day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Oct 2018 12:22:06 +0000 Apples are as good for you as you've always been told — and maybe better. Consider all these health benefits. Full Article Healthy Eating
y Meet the durian, a tropical fruit you love or hate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 08 Dec 2018 17:05:17 +0000 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. Full Article Arts & Culture
y 7 nutrient deficiencies that can make you sick By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:19:51 +0000 Tired? Depressed? Nutrient deficiency might be to blame. You might not be getting the right amount of these vitamins & minerals. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
y Kale joins the Dirty Dozen list By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 04:09:42 +0000 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. Full Article Healthy Eating
y 11 berries to improve your health By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2019 12:51:54 +0000 Kale isn't the only super food on the block, these super berries are superfoods packed with nutrition. Full Article Healthy Eating
y What do America's car buyers want? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 19:51:23 +0000 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 Full Article Transportation
y Toyota Prius: Latest status symbol for the wealthy? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:34:29 +0000 Is green transportation a new status symbol? The affordable hybrid is favored by America’s richest drivers, especially in California. Full Article Transportation
y Ford C-MAX Hybrid rated at 47 mpg By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:00:00 +0000 The hybrid earned a 47 mpg rating in the city and on the highway. Full Article Transportation
y Is obesity a heavy drag on fuel economy? By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:36:32 +0000 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 Full Article Transportation
y Ford Fusion named 2013 Green Car of the Year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:48:21 +0000 The 2013 Ford Fusion was named the Green Car Journal’s Green Car of the Year at Los Angeles Auto Show. Full Article Transportation
y When gas prices go up, Americans buy green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:51:59 +0000 Americans tend to buy more fuel-efficient cars when prices at the pump go up. Full Article Transportation
y Snow days: The best winter cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:40:22 +0000 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 Full Article Transportation
y The world's largest collection of tiny micro-cars is for sale By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:57:44 +0000 micro car auction in georgia Full Article Transportation
y Crude oil prices have dropped, so why is gasoline still so expensive? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:51:54 +0000 If there's plenty of product on the market, gas prices should be falling. Here's some reasons why they aren't. Full Article Transportation
y Buck Rogers in 2013: Carbon-neutral e-gas cars and hydraulic hybrids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:16:35 +0000 e-gas cars and hydraulic hybrids Full Article Transportation
y Ford looking to app developers to help increase drivers' fuel economy By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:29:56 +0000 Ford wants you to have a better understanding of how your driving impacts their fuel efficiency. Full Article Transportation
y Live from New York, it's the 2013 Auto Show By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:39:48 +0000 2013 new york auto show was full of news about BMW, Nissan, Mercedes and Ford. Full Article Transportation
y Clean diesel: What you need to know By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:34:49 +0000 Clean diesel, a new twist on very old technology offers stellar fuel economy with low emissions. Alternative energy of the future? Full Article Transportation
y Why supercars are often bad investments By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:11:50 +0000 supercars lose value Full Article Transportation
y Shopping is 45 percent of U.S. miles traveled, study finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2013 16:18:00 +0000 It's about time somebody looked at shopping as a separate transportation category. It turns out to be a major energy hog. Full Article Transportation
y Pope's new car is a 20-year-old Renault By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 15:31:03 +0000 It's no fancy ride for Pope Francis — this humble new vehicle already has 190,000 miles on it. Full Article Transportation
y Volkswagen debuts incredible new 261-mpg hybrid in Chattanooga By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2013 15:48:55 +0000 VW XL1 Full Article Transportation
y For fire-breathing supercars, hybrids are the future By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 19:07:24 +0000 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. Full Article Transportation
y Big trucks, big changes: How new fuel rules and clever ideas are changing the industry By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2014 15:46:12 +0000 new truck standards Full Article Transportation
y Do green cars lead to more driving? Not to worry. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 17:29:59 +0000 Wonks have long cautioned that people will celebrate their high-mpg vehicles by spending more time behind the wheel. Full Article Transportation
y Student-designed cars race for fuel-efficiency gold By www.networx.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 18:30:18 +0000 The Eco-Marathon brings together the best and the brightest students to create the most efficient cars. Full Article Transportation
y A tale of 2 Fiestas: You want oomph or fuel-efficiency? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 15:40:25 +0000 two ford fiestas Full Article Transportation
y Why Americans are less happy with their new cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:09:20 +0000 For many reasons, happiness with new cars and trucks is hitting a five-year low. Full Article Transportation
y Too good to be true? Fast electric ‘flow battery’ cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 14:23:34 +0000 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. Full Article Transportation
y 2 lousy reasons why fuel economy goals might change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 13:22:30 +0000 Carmakers have to reach 54.5 mpg by 2025, but $2 a gallon gas and the popularity of gas guzzlers might change that rule. Full Article Transportation
y Why our job commutes are growing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2015 21:00:36 +0000 New report shows major metro employment is moving further away from where people actually live. And it's worse for poor people and minorities. Full Article Transportation