Pumpkins are actually a fruit not a vegetable.

Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free.

A cluster of bananas is called a hand;
a single banana is a finger.

Onion is Latin for large pearl.

Fresh fruit is a better snack than dried fruit.

The term “superfood” is a misnomer.

The stickers on apples can be eaten, too.

About 75% of the fat in an avocado is monounsaturated.

A tablespoon of soy sauce can contain
up to 1,000 mg of sodium.

It is recommended that adults eat
less than 1,600 mg of sodium a day.

Fresh fruit, vegetables, and unsalted nuts
are practically sodium-free.

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