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 ...

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 ...

Dear Holly: Is dried fruit healthy, or is it just loaded with sugar? — Raisinette Dear Raisinette: Both fresh fruit and dried fruit contain sugar as well as many nutritional benefits, from vitamins ...

“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 is always a good idea to choose seasonal fruits when available, but dried fruit can be a healthy option as well. These less perishable versions of fruit can contribute nicely to better health, can ...

Dried fruit appears to be a healthy snack, but some claim it’s just like candy. Dried fruit is packed with nutrients. They are a shrunken version of the real thing because most of the water content ...

Dried fruits have both pros and cons when it comes to your health. Many people assume that opting for dried fruits is always a smart choice. While it can be a good alternative to chips and candy, ...

Do you ever wonder what the freeze-dried fruits in some cereals are good for? Although freeze-dried fruits are small and light-weight, studies show that the antioxidant phytochemicals found in the ...

Between creative cottage cheese toppings, frozen yogurt bites, and pumpkin-spiced everything, there's likely no shortage of snack inspo on your social feeds. But according to nutritionists, there is ...

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 ...