Category: fruit and vegetables

Why Washing Fruits and Vegetables Is Essential–Medical Expert Offers Tips

Fruits and vegetables contain essential nutrients for our health, but inadequate cleaning of them before eating can lead to the ingestion of pesticides or harmful bacteria—posing a risk to our well-being. Recently, cases have emerged wherein salads sold in Taiwan convenience stores were found to contain Listeria bacteria, and frozen blueberries from a popular chain…


Study: Eating More Fruits and Vegetables May Extend Life Expectancy

Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, carotenoids, and polyphenols. Recent survey research showed that fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and cancers. A research team led by Atsushi Goto, a professor at Yokohama City University, and Hitoshi Nakagama, the president of the National…


Color Your World With Fruits and Vegetables

Eating a rainbow of colors every day is one of Dr. Bernard Jensen’s famous recommendations for keeping healthy. Every pigment provides specific protection for plants. Research shows that humans receive similar benefits from eating colorful vegetables and fruit. Red Red vegetables and fruit contain a variety of phytochemicals including lycopene. Foods rich in lycopene are known for…


Finding Your (Fruit and Veggie) Roots (+ Recipes)

The weather outside might be freezing, but that does not mean your fruit and vegetable options aren’t sizzling. If you take a closer look at the produce aisle right now, you’ll find some standout cold-loving options that will surely increase your appetite for winter and also the nutritional value of your diet. “When in season,…


Australian Farmers Call for Calm After Panic Buying Hits Fresh Produce

Australian farmers are urging against panic buying, assuring customers that plenty of fresh food supplies are available and have requested for the consumer watchdog to monitor prices. “Our growers are sending plenty of produce down to the Sydney Markets, and we’re working on making sure farm businesses can continue to harvest these crops,” New South…


Edibles You Can Easily Add to Your Garden

When planning your garden, the major considerations include the following: location, space limitations, containers, and aesthetics. Now that people are finding ways to grow their own herbs and veggies, whether for health or personal reasons, usually that means more pots, more space needed, and more time spent tending the garden. Don’t compromise between flowers and…


Natural Ways to Boost One of the Body’s Most Powerful Antioxidants

One of your body’s most significant defenses against aging is antioxidants. These valuable compounds help protect your cells from oxidative stress so they can maintain health and efficiency. Most antioxidants come from the food you eat. Some powerful ones, however, are made naturally in the body. But with age, like many other functions, this antioxidant…