Where does the name pumpkin come from? The word “pumpkin” comes from the Greek word “peopon,” which translates to “large melon,” says Lori Shemek, PhD, CNC, a nutrition and weight loss expert and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whether you use pumpkins to make jack-o-lanterns or a freshly baked pumpkin pie, you may wonder if the autumnal gourd is a fruit ...

We love a good food categorization debate: Is a tomato a fruit? Is a hot dog a sandwich? But as fall weather creeps in and Halloween nears, we're bringing our nutritional focus to what's in season — ...

Pumpkins, squash, and gourds are all part of the Cucurbitaceae family. This botanical classification includes over 900 species, including other produce like watermelons, zucchini, and cucumbers. The ...