Dried fruits are hailed by many as a quick and healthy bite for this "on-the-go" world. But hidden sugars and high prices are less than ideal. So we tried our hand at making healthy dried fruits at ...

How Healthy Is Dried Fruit, Really? If you’ve ever wondered if “nature’s candy” isn’t much better for you than actual candy, we asked an RD to clear the air. Dried fruit can be a lifesaver in this ...

You've probably seen bags of colorful freeze-dried fruit pop up on the shelves of your grocery store recently. While it looks similar to dried berries, bananas or peaches, it has a texture more akin ...

This food preservation method is being promoted as a nutrition powerhouse, but it shouldn’t be treated as a direct substitute for fresh produce ...

“Eat more fruit and vegetables” is one of the most common recommendations we hear when we’re encouraged to eat healthily. But when it comes to eating more fruit, we get mixed messages about how ...

It's 7 p.m. on a Tuesday, and my kitchen counter is a battlefield of half-eaten apples and wilted carrot sticks. My tw ...

Walk into any grocery store and you'll be bombarded with products claiming to be healthy, natural, or better for you. The ...

Figs are often overlooked fruits, but fall is the ideal time to try this healthy pick. Not only are they sweet and versatile, but figs are packed with fiber to support your digestion and essential ...

Yes, dried fruits – including dried apricots, dried cranberries, raisins, dried dates, dried figs and prunes – pack a big nutrient punch for their shrunken size. The reason is that nutrients and fiber ...