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Is Squash a Fruit or a Vegetable? Let’s Break It Down for Once and for All

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 ...
The Journal

Are pumpkins a fruit or a vegetable?

Inquiring minds might want to know, is the orange orb a fruit or vegetable? The answer may surprise you! A pumpkin is, in fact, a fruit. Joe Masabni, Ph.D., Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service ...
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Are Pumpkins a Fruit or Vegetable—and How Healthy Are They?

What is a pumpkin—a vegetable? But it has seeds, so is pumpkin a fruit? And is a pumpkin different than a squash or a gourd? As you spend hours carving pumpkins and preparing pumpkin pies, these ...
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Fruit and vegetables: Is it better to peel them?

Many people’s default when preparing fruit and vegetables is to peel them. But often, it’s not necessary. There are important nutrients in the peel. And, what’s more, discarded fruit and veg peels ...
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Eat more fruit and vegetables to lower frailty risk

A study published in the journal Heliyon reveals that consuming fruits and vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of frailty. Frailty is a clinical state of increased vulnerability to stress.