A close up photo of dried fruit, including raisins, coconut, and bananas - Ernesto R. Ageitos/Getty Images Dried fruit is delicious as a snack, especially if you combine it with some nuts or sprinkle ...

Dried fruit has long been used as a source of vitamins and minerals that can last year-round. There are records of the Persian and Arab cultures enjoying dried apricots more than a thousand years ago.

It is always a good idea to choose seasonal fruits when available, but dried fruit can be a healthy option as well. These less perishable versions of fruit can contribute nicely to better health, can ...

Trips to the grocery store typically mean we have our choice of fresh fruit at our fingertips. Depending on the season, ripe berries and juicy melons are gracing the shelves of the produce section for ...

Do you ever wonder what the freeze-dried fruits in some cereals are good for? Although freeze-dried fruits are small and light-weight, studies show that the antioxidant phytochemicals found in the ...

Dried fruit has a reputation for being high in calories and sugar, but experts say it can be just as good for you as fresh. True, dried fruit will have more sugar by weight than the fresh version of ...