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Yes, fructose is the natural sugar component in fruit. But don't stop eating plums and bananas, gals. Mother Nature gets the balance just right. So please, don't fear fruit! - Sarah Jio

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Making the Case for Eating Fruit

Experts agree that we are eating too much sugar, which is contributing to obesity and other health problems. But in the rush to avoid sugar, many low-carb dieters and others are avoiding fruits. But fresh fruit should not become a casualty in the sugar wars, many nutrition experts say.

Dr. David Ludwig, the director of the New Balance Foundation Obesity Prevention Center at Boston Children’s Hospital, said that sugar consumed in fruit is not linked to any adverse health effects, no matter how much you eat. In a recent perspective piece in The Journal of the American Medical Association, he cited observational studies that showed that increased fruit consumption is tied to lower body…

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 Making the Case for Eating Fruit

Experts agree that we are eating too much sugar, which is contributing to obesity and other health problems. But in the rush to avoid sugar, many low-carb dieters and others are avoiding fruits. But fresh fruit should not become a casualty in the sugar wars, many nutrition experts say.

Falling Fruit

Falling Fruit is a celebration of the overlooked culinary bounty of our city streets. By quantifying this resource on a map, we hope to facilitate intimate connections between people, food, and the natural organisms growing in our neighborhoods. Not just a free lunch! Foraging in the 21st century is an opportunity for urban exploration, to fight the scourge of stained sidewalks, and to reconnect with the botanical origins of food. Our map of urban edibles is not the first of its kind, but we aspire to be the most comprehensive, bringing together the maps of foragers from all across the internet.

Fruit & Nut Research and Information Center

The Fruit & Nut Research and Information Center was created in 1995 to coordinate and make publicly available University of California research-based information, and extension activities in planting, growing and harvesting fruits and nuts.

Fruits & Veggies For Better Health

Eating fruits and vegetables matters in maintaining a healthy weight and may even reduce your family's risk of many diseases...

Apricot Producers of California

The Apricot Producers of California invite you to discover apricots' rich heritage, powerful nutritional punch and invitingly unique addition to recipes

BC Blueberries

Blueberries have more to offer than just good looks and taste! You can't go wrong eating blueberries as they continue to be one of the best choices to include in a healthy diet. Blueberries have been considered one of the leading "Superfruits" by researchers in Canada and U.S. who keep finding more and more health benefits from this tasty little berry.

California Apple Commission

We hope you will find this site useful as you learn about California's apple industry.

California Fresh Fruit Association

The California Fresh Fruit Association (formerly the California Grape & Tree Fruit League) is a voluntary, nonprofit agricultural trade association that represents California’s fresh fruit industry.

California Pears

Welcome to the world of California Bartlett Pears. Whether you're a Bartlett grower, a retailer or a consumer at home, there is information here designed just for you.

California Raisins

With the rising concern over obesity and Type 2 diabetes among all age groups, the California Raisin industry is doing its part to to improve the situation via research on healthy snacking.

California Rare Fruit Growers

CRFG is focused on species not native to nor grown commercially in any given area. Its mission is to share knowledge acquired from its activities with home growers in particular and with anyone else in the world having an interest in edible plant cultivation.

California Strawberry Commission

California Strawberries pack a powerful nutritional punch!

Canadian Produce Marketing Association

CPMA's vision is to increase the market of fresh fruit and vegetables in Canada by encouraging cooperation and information exchange among all segments, at the domestic and international level, of the produce industry.

Florida Citrus

Every journey starts with a step, but a few missteps down the path of poor nutrition can lead to declining health, excessive weight gain and lack of energy. Fortunately, poor eating habits can be corrected. Take steps towards better health & wellness by eating a well-balanced diet to give your body the fuel it needs now and help prevent disease in the future.

Fresh Produce Association of the Americas

Mexican produce is delicious and healthy, and the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is here to help get the word out and Mexican fruits and vegetables on American tables. Whether grown in a tropical valley or along the temperate coast, Mexico's sun-kissed produce is some of the best in the world.

Pomegranates

We eliminate the mess, show off our best recipes, sneak in some fun trivia, and show you how pomegranates can be the hit of the season.

Prune Bargaining Association

The Prune Bargaining Association (PBA) is a voluntary grower organization that represents its members' interests through communication, price negotiation and industry leadership to ensure a viable prune industry.

Raisin Administrative Committee

The Raisin Administrative Committee meets regularly at our headquarters in downtown Fresno, employs a staff of 17, collects and distributes delivery data weekly, shipment data monthly, publishes an annual report of industry statistics and policies, actively and directly markets into 15 foreign nations, and collaborates with the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service.

U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

Welcome to the world of highbush blueberries. This portal will direct you to where you want to go for information in one of our specialized, content-oriented pages. Enjoy!

United Fresh

United Fresh Produce Association is the industry's leading trade association committed to driving the growth and success of produce companies and their partners. United Fresh represents the interests of member companies throughout the global, fresh produce supply chain, including family-owned, private and publicly trade businesses as well as regional, national and international companies.

USApple

The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) is committed to serving the entire U.S. apple industry by representing the industry on national issues, increasing the demand for apples and apple products, and providing information on matters pertaining to the apple industry.

Wild Blueberries

Learn more about the antioxidant benefits of Wild Blueberries.

The Cranberry Institute

The Cranberry Institute is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1951 to further the success of cranberry growers and the industry in the Americas through health, agricultural and environmental stewardship research as well as cranberry promotion and education.

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