DEAR DR. BLONZ: We had a discussion at a family event about colors and how they are important signals that there are beneficial chemicals in fruits. There was disagreement over the concept of “the ...

Fruits can get their colors from a lot of places. New research suggests that the color preferences of the animals that eat fruit are among the strongest influences on fruit color. It’s an assumption ...

Fruits come in a glorious rainbow of colors. Raspberries, kumquats, lemons, avocados, blueberries, figs; the colorful array rivals a 96-pack of Crayola crayons. But scientists have long debated ...

When it comes to appeasing your eyes while being mindful of your health, there’s nothing better than a platter full of colorful fruits! Pick a couple of red apples, bring in a few yellow bananas, put ...

This question was submitted by Ms. Tyus’ fifth-grade class at Benton Elementary School. “Fruits and vegetables contain chemical compounds or pigments that cause variations in color,” explains Clayton ...

Many fruits and veggies are not as bright or vibrant as they look in grocery stores. In fact, a good number are artificially ...

We aimed to investigate the associations of colors of fruit and vegetable (FV) subgroups, with 3-year changes of cardiometabolic risk factors. Written informed consents were obtained from all ...

Looking for a way to bring instant energy, warmth, and personality into your space? Consider the beauty of fruit colors. Think lemon, lime, raspberry and orange — these juicy hues can transform a ...