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 ...

Plus, how to enjoy these sweet gems in recipes. It's no secret that fruit is a key component of a healthy diet. But contrary to popular belief, you don't always need to choose fresh fruit to reap ...

FRESNO -- Pity the poor raisin. It starts life as a middle-class grape and never attains the social status of its cousins -- chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon and others destined to become fine wine. But ...