Fruit and Vegetable Health: Spoilage, Calories & Nutrition

Which fruits and vegetables contain the most iron? Understanding fruit spoilage, the best foods for thyroid health, and which enzymes support digestion is essential for maintaining strong bones, healthy nerves, and a high-energy diet.

How Do Fruits and Vegetables Lose Their Nutrients After Picking?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Beth Greenwood

Most fruits and vegetables are both pretty and nourishing. A plump tomato on the vine is an invitation — to make salsa, create a salad or liven up a sandwich. While it’s still on the vine, most people would undoubtedly think of that tomato as alive, but in fact, even after picking, fruits and vegetables remain alive.

Salmon fillet with asparagus and yellow sauce

Does Heat Destroy Nutrients in Fruits & Vegetables?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Beth Greenwood

A dinner plate may contain both a salad and cooked vegetables in addition to a protein such as fish or chicken, and perhaps a serving of rice.