Are fruits alive?

The next time you wander amongst the produce in your local market, think about this: Those fruits and veggies are still alive. read more

Fruits and veggies have circadian clocks and can adjust certain nutrients in response to light cues. read more

It depends on the fruit or vegetable, and what you define as "alive" for a plant. Some vegetables, like potatoes and other root veggies, are definitely alive. Plant them and they will grow into a full plant. Most of these plants (carrots, onions, garlic) are biannual. read more

The finding that fruit and vegetable cells remain active and alive, even after being harvested, could lead to specific recommendations to optimize the nutritional value of your food. “This shows that there might be some credibility with where you store fruits and vegetables,” said Bonnie Taub-Dix, MA, RD, CDN, author of Read it Before You Eat It, and author of Everyday Health's Nutrition Intuition blog. read more