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When is a banana best to eat? The health benefits of each color — including which has the most antioxidants

Americans, on average, eat nearly 27 pounds of fresh bananas each year, making the elongated berry the most commonly consumed fresh fruit in the US.

Farmstand chic? Latest décor trend is awash in fruit and vegetable motifs

Love for fresh fruits and vegetables is showing up not just in the kitchen but in imagery throughout the home.

These 4 fruits can help lower your colon cancer risk: gastroenterologist

These tasty summer favorites make a great fruit salad and can serve as soldiers in the battle against colon cancer.

This 18th-century food storage hack could keep produce fresh for months

Here's some fruit for thought.

Wild chimps caught on camera for the first time sharing boozy fruit

Wild chimpanzees in West Africa were caught on camera for the very first time sharing fermented African breadfruit that contained ethanol.

All the health risks of the 8 food dyes the FDA is banning — including cancer and behavioral issues

"Food dye is just a no-brainer. Nobody wants to eat petroleum," Kennedy said at a Tuesday news conference.

I'm allergic to fruits and vegetables — I haven't eaten any in over 20 years

A woman allergic to fruit and vegetables hasn't eaten a single green in more than 20 years - and says a bite could kill her. 

Forget sugar — ‘gold of the Incas’ fruit becoming popular as a sweetener

This South American natural sweetener has nearly half the calories of table sugar — and it has loads of health benefits.

77 men switched from an African diet to a Western one — here's what happened to their bodies

New research suggests that just two weeks on a Western diet can trigger shocking, lasting effects on the body, potentially increasing the risk of chronic inflammatory conditions like heart disease...

Why TikTokers are rubbing banana peels on their faces — and whether it works, according to doctors

Experts weigh in on the banana peel scrub that's been going viral on TikTok.

I'm a neurologist — I eat these 8 foods to keep my brain healthy

A nutrient-rich diet is crucial for heart, vascular and brain health, as about 25% of our blood supply goes to our brain.

NYC ditches fresh fruit and veggie snacks in schools after federal cuts to USDA: 'A shame'

New York City is canning its fresh fruit and vegetable program in public schools for the rest of the year citing a "funding issue," the Post has learned.

Nutritionist recommends eating like a baby to lose weight — here's how

If you're looking to shed stubborn pounds in time for summer, you may go goo goo ga ga for this diet plan.

'Popping' pearl-shaped food trend is adding fun to all kinds of menus

Tiny sphere-shaped foods seem to be everywhere, entertaining mouths with their pop-ability and the sometimes unusual transformation of familiar foods.

Ringing in your ears? These 4 foods can lower your risk of tinnitus

An analysis found that four types of food could offer protective benefits against tinnitus, a condition affecting an estimated 25 million US adults that causes persistent ringing, buzzing or hissing...

Scientists surprised to discover 'simple, enjoyable way' to lower diabetes risk

New research suggests eating two cups of this tropic fruit daily can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, along with a host of other health benefits.

This 17-calorie snack can fight wrinkles, protect your eyes and prevent cancer

Looking for a low-calorie snack that will boost your eye health, keep you wrinkle-free and reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer? We've got you covered.

You might not be getting enough electrolytes if you're on these 2 popular diets — and the best foods to find them in

What are some foods you can get electrolytes from? Which diets might make you need more electrolytes? Expert Benjamin Nevares has the answers.

Pizza chain sets off heated debate by debuting wild new topping: 'Revolting'

An Australian pizza chain has raised eyebrows after taking the pineapple on pizza debate to a whole new level.