Trader Joe's has an impressive variety of dried fruits. We sampled and ranked some of its options from worst to best, based on their flavor and texture.

Whether baked in bread, added to trail mix, or appreciated all on its own, dried fruit is undeniably popular the world over. There are different methods used for drying fruit.

Adding freeze-dried fruit to your yogurt, favorite snack mix or baked goods can be a great way to boost the nutrition, the ...

Freeze-dried fruit is a crunchy, colorful, ... Or you can mix it with a few of your other favorite snacks — such as roasted chickpeas, popcorn, nuts and seeds — for a homemade trail mix.

True, dried fruit will have more sugar by weight than the fresh version of the same type. An ounce of dried apricot halves, for instance, has about the same amount as four fresh apricots (5 ounces).

Make your own trail mix with dried fruit and seeds; Gradually increase other fiber-providing foods in your diet, such as fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans ...