Fruits and Vegetables FAQ

Potatoes are high in carbohydrates because they're starchy, but they're also a good source of vitamin C and fiber. As long as they're prepared properly, potatoes are good for you.

Historically, tomatoes were thought to be poisonous. But today we know that tomatoes are good for you because they contain vitamin C, fiber and lycopene.

A reader asks if strawberries cause birth defects and wants to know if pregnant women should avoid eating strawberries. Read my answer.

Fruits and vegetables have the most nutritional content when they are fresh, but they're still good for you after a few days in the refrigerator.

Baked potatoes are served as a starch with a variety of meals. Here's the calorie count and nutrition information for baked potatoes.

Pomegranates are available in most grocery stores, but they're still considered by many people to be an exotic fruit. Heres' the calorie and nutrition information for pomegranates.

Do you and your family members eat enough vegetables? Learn how many cups of vegetables you and your family members need to eat every day.

Some people believe fruit juice is bad because it contains natural sugar. You may need to watch the calories, but you don't need to avoid fruit juice.

Understanding serving sizes can be a little tricky. Discover how to measure the serving size of any fruit or vegetable, including fresh, chopped, sliced, and juice.

Lettuce is low in calories and low in most other nutrients. Is one lettuce better than the other? Learn more about these two popular varieties of lettuce.

Potassium is a dietary mineral commonly found in our diets. Find out which fruits and vegetables have the most potassium.

Dried fruit has the water removed so the volume is reduced. That means there's more sugar (and calories) in a cup of raisins than in a cup of grapes.

Some people smell something funny after they eat asparagus. Find out why urine can smell different after you eat asparagus.