Pumpkins come from flowering plants, just like pineapples, apples and pears. All fruits come from a flower and contain seeds.

I didn't get around to planting a garden this spring, so I've been reading wistfully about vegetables and fruit online. How lame is that? I started with my favorite vegetable on earth: the eggplant.

We think of this beloved American food as a vegetable, but could it really be a grain or fruit? The answer may surprise you. Whether it’s fresh from the cob in the summer, creamed in the winter or ...

Amy Y. Conry Davis is a writer who specializes in green living, sustainability, and travel. She holds a B.A. in English from the University of San Diego. Let's settle this debate once and for all: the ...

Complete proteins are best for building muscle, but not all vegetables have complete protein profiles. These are the few vegetables that do.

While you may have never heard of a cruciferous vegetable, chances are you eat at least one of them every day (if you're eating the recommended amount of daily vegetables). While there are so many ...