We often assume fruits are sugary and vegetables are nutrient-dense. Not always true. A bell pepper is a fruit, yet it’s low in sugar and high in vitamin C.
What is a Fruit? What is a Vegetable? - AgClassroomStore at USU
A sweet potato is a root vegetable, yet it’s packed with natural sugars and beta-carotene. The line is blurry. Your plate shouldn’t discriminate.
Just aim for color. A rainbow of produce, no matter its botanical class, is the healthiest choice.
Practical Tip #2: The “Is It Sweet?” Test
Next time you’re confused, ask: Would I put this in a fruit salad? If the answer is no (like with a cucumber), treat it as a vegetable for cooking. If yes (like with a tomato), use it both ways.
This mental trick saves you from intellectual headaches. And it makes you look smart at dinner parties.
