There are many myths about fruit: how much to eat, when, how, or which one. But it all boils down to the fact that fruits are essential for a balanced and healthy diet, can be eaten at any time, are rich in vitamins and minerals, and are better eaten whole than in juice. Eulàlia Vidal Garcia, PhD in Pharmacy, nutrition expert, and professor at the Blanquerna School of Health Sciences at Ramon Llull University, gives us the keys to overcoming these misconceptions about fruit.

Who hasn't finished off their children's plates at some point? It feels bad to leave those two beans, a piece of fish, maybe a potato, a few orange slices, the end of an apple or half a yoghurt... but is it healthy to pick up what the rest of the family doesn't finish? Is this habit advisable?