Every fall, pumpkins steal the spotlight. But here's a fun fact backed by science: the orange orb is actually a fruit.

Zucchini is incredibly good for you – though not everyone should enjoy it in unlimited amounts. Here’s what to know.

Every summer I grow peppers in my garden. I always thought they were vegetables. But you’re right that my peppers have gobs of seeds like fruits do. To figure out what’s going on, I talked with my ...

Is avocado a fruit or vegetable? When you ask someone whether an avocado is a fruit or a vegetable, their intuitive answer ...

Is cucumber a fruit or a vegetable? Cucumber is a staple in salads, sandwiches, and summer snacks across the world. The cucumber salad trend on TikTok went viral last year showing how much people love ...

Where does the name pumpkin come from? The word “pumpkin” comes from the Greek word “peopon,” which translates to “large melon,” says Lori Shemek, PhD, CNC, a nutrition and weight loss expert and ...

It's just as tasty in sweet treats as it is in savory dishes, so is pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable? We have the answer. When we’re not carving it up to scare trick-or-treaters, pumpkin poses something ...

Sarah Hays Coomer is a Mayo Clinic and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, certified personal trainer and author based in Nashville, Tennessee. She has spent nearly 20 years helping ...

Many people’s default when preparing fruit and vegetables is to peel them. But often, it’s not necessary. There are important nutrients in the peel. And, what’s more, discarded fruit and veg peels ...