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At a time when Americans are struggling with obesity and not eating , some major food marketers claim they have an answer. Keen to tap into consumer interest in healthier fare, companies are rolling out snacks sprinkled with what they say are real servings of fruits and veggies.
A University of Arizona professor has invented a sticker that can tell consumers if a fruit or vegetable is ripe. The stickers will be available to growers next year and should make their way to supermarkets within two to three years, said Mark Riley, a UA assistant professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering.
The way to lose weight in 2008 is the same as it has been every other year, because the basics of good nutrition have not changed.
Eating a variety and an abundance of fruits and vegetables—at least five servings per day—has been associated with a decreased risk of diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and obesity.
A lemon tree that bears 11 different kinds of fruit is earning attention for a resident here who has had it growing in his garden for years.
Athlete, burning many calories, and the pensioner, enjoying a slow life - two poles of power inputs. However both require the balanced diet. At a choice of food it is necessary to consider three criteria...
21 December is the day of the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year and the official start of the winter in the northern hemisphere. From today untying June each succeeding day will be just a little longer. The sun will each day be a little higher in the sky.
An increase in the intake of fruit juices may contribute to obesity more than an increase in the intake of soft drinks. A large study of adolescent girls found a stronger correlation between increase fruit juice intake and increased BMI than between soda and BMI.
Supermarkets have been accused of rigging the price of fruit and vegetables to fool shoppers that they are getting a bargain. Industry insiders claim that Tesco has inflated the cost of some of its most popular produce to make subsequent price cuts appear more generous.
Dragon fruit is the fruit of several cactus species especially of the genus Hylocereus, but also see Stenocereus.
It has emerged that Cincinnati-based Chiquita Brands paid death squads and violent extremists from Columbia "protection money." These groups included AUC, ELN and FARC.
Winter moths are a common problem for most fruit trees particularly apples,pears,plums and cherries.The adults emerge from the soil between late autumn and midwinter and the wingless females crawl up the trunk to lay their eggs on the branches.The green caterpillars can be easily …
The best way to reap the health benefits of fruits and vegetables without exposing yourself to potentially harmful pesticides is to choose organic produce whenever possible, especially those varieties which are more likely to be contaminated.
Mangosteen research is so popular all over the world, seeing that all kinds of individuals are seeking for information about the Southeast Asian tropical fruit.
A compound extracted from tangerine peel can kill certain human cancer cells, research shows. A team from Leicester School of Pharmacy found Salvestrol Q40 was turned into a toxic compound in cancer cells, destroying them.
Lemon trees came from Asia (either China or India) and have been known and prized for thousands of years. First seen in the West around the 11th century, lemons became common in Europe by the 1600s.
Dragonfruit looks so neat! I wish it had more flavor, but I had no idea that they are so nutritious for you! That makes me want to buy some right now! I'm going to have to experiment with them!
The Hudson Valley in New York has had near-perfect weather for apples this season, but there are fears that there aren't enough hands to pick the crop.
The compounds which give certain fruit and vegetables their dark colour may contain powerful cancer fighting properties, US research suggests.
Eating dark-coloured fruit and vegetables may reduce the risk of developing colon cancer, a new study has suggested.
Science Daily — Understanding the molecular structures of compounds that give certain fruits and vegetables their rich colors may help researchers find even more powerful cancer fighters, a new study suggests.
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Twelve native Australian fruits that are exceptional sources of antioxidants have been identified in research published in the journal Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies.
So, after hemming and hawing about the philosophy, making sure we're working in the right time frame, and examining life's possible origins, the obvious question is "wasn't this all supposed to be about evolution?" But what is evolution, exactly? Before we discuss the specifics …
Did you know that mangoes are the most popular fruit in the world? There are more than 2,500 varieties of the fruit and when you consider where they are grown it's really no surprise.
Hopes that a diet low in fat and full of fruits and vegetables could prevent the return of breast cancer were dashed by a seven-year experiment.
From fruit to spices to meat, contamination fears and market possibilities are spurring a food irradiation revival. But how safe is the practice?
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