We all know that we should eat our vegetables. Lots of vegetables, in a rainbow of colors. The current U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend 2 1/2 cups of vegetables per day, and 1 1/2 cups of fruit ...

Both types of vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals and can be part of your healthy diet. Starchy Vegetables As the name implies, starchy vegetables contain more starch than non-starchy ...

Experts warn some vegetables may carry more germs and parasites during the rainy season. Choosing the right seasonal produce ...

Plant skin grafts could result in new kinds of vegetables. A company in the Netherlands says it has perfected a way to create "graft chimeras" with the skin of one plant and the innards of another.

In movies and picture books, vegetable gardens are depicted in perfectly spaced layouts, with symmetrical rows of plants. Home gardeners rarely achieve that, because growing plants isn't orderly.

Examples of root vegetables include sweet potatoes, turnips, and celeriac. Learn more about the types of root vegetables and their possible health benefits.

There’s an ongoing recall involving nearly 20 types of vegetables sold at Aldi, Walmart, Kroger and local grocery chains, according to the Food and Drug Administration. This is due to a possible ...

Some kinds of vegetables lower high blood pressure much better than others, according to a new study. The researchers say that the reduction could translate to a 5% reduced risk of major heart ...

Sea vegetables — or seaweed — are all different types of algae. Algae grow in marine environments. They use sunlight for energy and naturally absorb vitamins and minerals from the ocean.