Pumpkins, squash, and gourds are all part of the Cucurbitaceae family. This botanical classification includes over 900 species, including other produce like watermelons, zucchini, and cucumbers. The ...

How well do you know your fruits and veggies? (J. Scott Applewhite/The Associated Press, file) When you were younger, your friends probably tried to pull the age-old tomato joke on you: "Is a tomato a ...

Avocados are a good source of lutein beta carotene, which are important nutrients for the eyes. They also contain potassium, which helps with high blood pressure. barmalini Getty Images/iStockphoto ...

Squash is one of the most versatile ingredients out there. With over 100 varieties of squash—from delicata squash to spaghetti squash to acorn squash—there is no shortage of fantastic recipes to ...

Is avocado a fruit or vegetable? When you ask someone whether an avocado is a fruit or a vegetable, their intuitive answer ...

How produce is categorized changes between botanists and consumers. Fruit and vegetables can often be mislabeled. INSIDER found out which produce we call fruit are really vegetables, and which ...

• Fruits have seeds and come from the flower of plants, while vegetables are roots, stems, or leaves. • Fruits are higher in natural sugar and calories, while some vegetables contain starch. • Both ...