Fun facts and legends about fresh fruit and vegetables
June is Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month
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Fresh fruit and vegetables provide a variety of nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and fiber—while remaining naturally low in calories, fat, and sodium. But besides their proven health benefits and the fact that you can mix them with all sorts of dishes, fruit and veg enjoy a fascinating history—a timeline that dates back to when humans started cultivating crops around 10,000 years ago. Dig deeper and you'll unearth a harvest of amazing facts and figures, plus amusing anecdotes rooted in myth and legend.
So, what surprising stories are behind your favorite fruit or vegetable? Click through and pick and choose!
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