Additionally, pears are higher in copper, vitamin K and folate than apples. On the other hand, apples have about twice the ...

Many fruits are low in calories yet rich in fiber, which may benefit weight loss. Some fruits, including apples, berries, and melons, may also increase feelings of fullness. Fruit is nature’s ...

But now, grocery stores carry more than 20 apple varieties throughout the year — twice as many than a decade ago. There are so many delicious apples now that some call this the golden age of apples.

Apples were a favorite fruit for decades in America, until World War II turned many away from the red globes. The best apples were sold to the military for the nation’s fighting men.

Part of the fun of moving from a temperate climate to the tropics is the discovery of new fruits. During my first year in Costa Rica, I was treated to a variety of new tropical delights including ...