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Increasing fruit and veg consumption ‘equivalent to walking 4,000 extra steps a day’

New research suggests that eating a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains could be as good for your heart as walking 4,000 extra steps a day. The study was published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. It aimed to explore the impact that consuming these foods had on physical…

Chinese scientists provide dietary recommendations for consuming fruit peels

A group of Chinese researchers has looked into the inclination of Chinese consumers toward consuming fruit peels. In the research, published in the journal Food Research…

Australian garlic variety could be used to combat Covid and the flu

According to new medical research, an Australian garlic variety could reduce Covid and flu-related infections. One particular variety found near Mildura in regional Victoria’s…

Fruits and vegetables rich in flavonols help prevent memory loss

Fruits and vegetables seem to be good for your cognitive health, especially if they are rich in flavonol antioxidants. According to the Cosmos study, edited by experts from…

‘Macadamia consumption does not lead to weight gain’

According to a recent study, published in The Journal of Nutritional Science, macadamia consumption does not lead to weight gain. It may have other positive benefits on…

Hort Connections inspires a colourful and healthy life

Bringing together bright, healthy and inspiring vegetables, along with a deeper understanding of the foods we eat and why, is Rijk Zwaan’s focus at this year’s Hort Connections. In an innovative move to help stimulate vegetable consumption, the vegetable seed breeding company has teamed up with the…

Consuming grapes modulates the human microbiome

The gut microbiome consists of more than 3 million genes and billions upon billions of microorganisms. These impact the overall health and well-being of humans. A new study…

Blueberry consumption might alleviate abdominal pain

In a recent study, researchers have looked at the question of whether blueberry consumption could improve the clinical outcomes, functioning, and overall quality of life of…

Apples and blackberries may help lower chances of frailty at later age

Eating foods like apples and blackberries may help lower your chances of developing frailty. Frailty is generally characterised by issues like reduced muscle strength and…

Greenyard to serve 100% pure-plant gelato

Greenyard, a global supplier of fresh, frozen and prepared fruit and vegetables, has expanded its pure-plant product range with the acquisition of the Dutch - Italian start-up, Gigi Gelato. It is said to be a game-changing brand that pairs fruit and vegetables in innovative ways, to create a healthy alternative…

Nutritionist advises to eat kiwis with skin and all

Registered nutritionist Gabi Zaromskyte claims that she eats the skin on a lot of fruit and vegetables, because of the benefits it has for her gut. According to Zaromskyte,…

Fruits and vegetables, a priority in the shopping basket

Health, quality and respect for the environment play a fundamental role for consumers when buying fruit and vegetables. The campaign under the slogan "Compete for a better…

Golf tournament benefits metastatic breast cancer

Alpine Fresh and Procacci Brothers joined forces to host a charity golf tournament in Doral, Florida to benefit Metavivor, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the specific fight of people living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. The tournament, organized by Mike Kelly and Gabby Procacci, honored…

Grapes can cause subtle shifts in human microbiome

Several studies have indicated that diet plays a crucial role in maintaining and altering the gut microbiome. Gut microbial population and abundance affect the levels of…

Expert recommends persimmons to lower cholesterol levels

High cholesterol means someone has have too much of a fatty substance known as cholesterol in his blood. Over time, it can build up leading to blockages and causing the blood…

'Eating mushrooms might lower blood pressure levels'

In a recent Phytotherapy Research study, scientists review existing literature on edible mushrooms and their bioactive constituents and their impact on hypertension. Edible…

Risk of heart disease might drop significantly by drinking these fruit juices

Harvard School of Public Health research seems to indicate that consuming foods and drinks that are high in potassium may help to "significantly lower" the risk of developing…

Nearly half of people in these eight US states don't consume a single piece of fruit in a day

America's biggest fruitphobe states have been revealed in a DailyMail.com interactive map. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, the map shows how nearly half of adults in eight states do not consume a single piece of fruit per day. The states are concentrated in the South,…

CABI supports increase in vegetable production and consumption in Kenya and Ethiopia

CABI has joined forces with the World Vegetable Centre and SNV to help increase healthy vegetable production and consumption in Kenya and Ethiopia as part of a €6m five-year…

Greenyard and partners to promote healthy plant based diets

Greenyard, a global fruit and vegetable supplier, signed a five-year partnership with We’re Smart, the culinary reference for fruit and vegetables to promote sustainable healthy eating by using plants more in consumer diets. For the next five years, both companies will further accelerate the active promotion…

Nutritional research confirms health benefits of regular watermelon consumption

A recent study, published in Nutrients, suggests that watermelon can increase nutrient intake and overall diet quality in both children and adults. The study analyzed National…

A Broccoli compound proves to be a powerful racehorse revitalizer

Sulforaphane, a beneficial compound in broccoli, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities; a fact that was already known. What is truly surprising is what Ingredalia…

Nigerian scientists develop cholesterol reducing drug from oyster mushrooms

Nigeria’s Raw Materials Research and Development Council has stated that it has developed a cardiovascular drug from oyster mushrooms. According to Engr. Florence Madueguna,…

Hull Royal Infirmary seeks fruit vendor to combat smoking on its grounds

Hoping to curb smoking on hospital grounds, Hull Royal Infirmary has introduced a fruit and vegetable stall. Of course, smoking is banned on the grounds, but the rule is often…

UK 2021 Shigella outbreak linked to spring onions from Egypt

A Shigella outbreak in England in 2021 has been linked to spring onions imported from Egypt. In November 2021, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) detected an outbreak of 17…

Eating garlic may lower risk of colorectal cancer

Researchers have been looking at the potential link between garlic consumption and the risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC). CRC is a major cause of cancer-related…

Why you should use mineral water for cooking vegetables

Vegetables are very beneficial for health. They contain a lot of fibre, vitamins, and useful microelements. To use all their beneficial properties, vegetables should be…

New Zealand citrus provides essential health benefits

New Zealand’s favourite citrus fruit are now in season and Kiwi shoppers are encouraged to enjoy this important produce throughout the day for a great tasting, affordable…

The key benefits of eating 5 vegetables & 2 fruits a day

We all know eating 5 vegetables and 2 fruits is good for us. Despite the various campaigns and messages, some Australians are still unaware of some of the key benefits people…

Some US states are testing Medicaid coverage for healthy food

In the fall of 2022, the Biden administration issued a national strategy to address issues in hunger, nutrition, and health. Included in that document is information on the…

Cranberry juice can be effective in preventing repeat urinary tract infections

A global review by medical scientists from Flinders University in South Australia and The Children's Hospital at Westmead in New South Wales found cranberry juice or…

New study emphasizes benefits of daily nut consumption

A major new research review has found that eating a daily handful of nuts is linked with improved blood lipid profiles. Examining 19 previously published scientific papers,…

Leveraging sustainability and health messages in marketing can increase fresh produce demand and consumption

Sustainability is the future of the global economy, especially the fresh produce industry, according to the Head of Sustainability at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. Florence Van Dyke told the recent World Avocado Congress in Auckland that younger consumers are changing their spending habits, and…

Scientists from Poznań point out healing properties of potato juice

According to researchers from the Poznań University of Life Sciences, potato juice might be turned into a medicine that selectively acts on different types of tumors,…

Researchers find that certain molecule in broccoli promotes gut health

In a recent study, researchers at Penn State found that broccoli contains certain molecules that bind to a receptor within mice and help to protect the lining of the small…

Could mushroom consumption be the key to healthy aging?

In a recent article in FUNGI magazine, Robert Beelman, professor emeritus of food science in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State, drew comparisons between ERGO…

There is still a long way to go to reach the minimum recommendation of 400 g/day of fresh fruit and vegetables

Freshfel Europe’s latest edition of the Consumption Monitor indicates that the average fruit and vegetable consumption in the EU grew to 364,58 g/day/capita in 2021. However,…

Cup of blueberries a day could help improve brain function

New research has found that eating a handful of wild blueberries daily has health benefits, including lowered blood pressure, faster reaction time and improved memory and…

The fruit we should be eating to fall asleep faster

Struggling to fall asleep at night can be incredibly frustrating. Experts have said missing on crucial sleep can lead to a myriad of health problems, and it also decreases…