Americans are eating more avocados than ever before. But in County’s avocado belt, sky-high water costs prevent farmers from benefiting.

Seed oils are now mixed up with ultra-processed foods. At this point, there is not a common definition of what qualifies as an ultra-processed food.

Avocados are one of the healthiest high-fat foods you can eat, but there are plenty of other nutrient-dense fats to include in meals and snacks.

However, there may be confusion in the aftermath of the release of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), 2025-2030 ...

Simultaneously or thereabout, herbs and fruits thrown up by this season step forth for eating and use, such as in nurture and medicine. Often, we thank our stars, as we say in gratitude for their ...

While a brown avocado is safe to eat, browning can create a subtle bitter flavor that you may or may not enjoy on your morning toast. However, do not eat avocados with black flesh, a slimy or mushy ...

Dr. Chris Vanderhoof is a 2013 graduate of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) at Virginia Tech, where he also earned a Master of Public Health. He completed a rotating ...

My dad used to start the seeds from things we ate at breakfast, mostly citrus but occasionally a cherry or a plum and even a mango. Anything remotely capable of germinating was tried, from apricot to ...

Growing an avocado from seed is one of those little projects that feels almost magical. You start with something that was headed for the compost bin and end up with a real, living plant. It’s easy, ...

From bright, citrusy salads to cozy chicken chilis, there are some dishes I’d just rather not eat if I don’t have a few slices of perfectly ripened avocado on hand. Ever since I started loving this oh ...

I can still remember the clear glass custard cups filled with water and sprouting carrot tops sitting on our kitchen windowsill. Tired of making snowmen, snow angels, snow forts and snow in general, ...