Carrots were originally purple, not orange. Here’s what happened
For thousands of years, carrots were purple or yellow. Then in the 16th century, Dutch farmers came into the picture.
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Subsidizing fruit and vegetables can help fight the obesity epidemic
Such subsidies would yield massive gains in public health and save money on healthcare.
Urban farming can feed surprisingly many people — at least in Sheffield
Both traditional and soil-free farming could help feed the city.
Diet lacking in fruit and vegetables linked to depression
The findings strengthen the idea of a mind-body connection.
If everyone ate enough veggies, we wouldn’t have enough to go around
We need the world to produce more fruits and veggies -- and we need to convince people to eat more ...
Scientists harvest first batch of Antarctic vegetables
Growing foods, at ungodly temperatures, without any soil or sunlight -- strike one for science!
Residents from this homeless shelter support themselves by working in an organic garden
At a homeless shelter in Atlanta residents can grow their own vegetables. The shelter has a large rooftop garden that ...
Give ugly veggies and fruits a second chance – they’re just as tasty
According to the United Nations, 20 to 40 percent of fresh food is thrown away by farmers because they don't ...
Kids eat 54% more fruits and veggies if recess comes before school lunch
Children nutrition in schools in the US has a big problem - not only are the kids not eating enough ...
Eating seven or more portions of fruit and vegetables a day reduces your risk of death by 42 percent
Image Credits. Everybody knows (or at least should know) that eating fruits and vegetables is good for you; however, most ...