What does it mean to be alive? A new study on an astonishing sea creature suggests the answer may be more complicated than it seems. Some amputated fragments of Psolus fabricii — a type of sea ...

Jonathan Purtell, RDN, is a board-certified registered dietitian who provides inpatient services at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, New York. Cucumbers are more hydrating than zucchinis with 96% ...

Cucumber is an economically important crop worldwide, ranking as the third most-produced vegetable after tomatoes and onions. Yet breeding improved varieties—plants that are more resilient, produce ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...

If you’re scanning the produce aisles at the grocery store, it can be difficult to recognize a zucchini vs. cucumber from a few steps away. Frankly, it can still be difficult to tell these two oblong, ...

This minty agua fresca is a refreshing summer treat. Cheryl Slocum is a James Beard Award-winning food writer, editor, and recipe developer. She has spent over 16 years creating food and entertaining ...

When the temperatures warm up, cucumber sandwiches are a refreshing choice for lunches and parties. You may know cucumber sandwiches from bridal teas and baby showers, but we'll be the first to say ...