fruits
You need more fruits and veggies: 5 easy ways to get there
(BPT) – Most Americans understand the importance of including a variety of fruits and vegetables into their diets, but finding inspiration and fresh ideas for incorporating them into everyday meals can be challenging. Research shows that only 10 percent of Americans are meeting the MyPlate recommendations for daily intake of fruits and veggies, according to […]
Eating more fruits, vegetables may cut stroke risk worldwide
Eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of stroke worldwide, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke. Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 20 studies published over the last 19 years to assess the effects of fruit and vegetable consumption on risk of stroke globally. The combined studies involved 760,629 […]
Mother’s diet linked to premature birth: fruits, vegetables linked to reduced risk of preterm delivery
Pregnant women who eat a “prudent” diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and who drink water have a significantly reduced risk of preterm delivery, suggests a study published on bmj.com today. A “traditional” dietary pattern of boiled potatoes, fish and cooked vegetables was also linked to a significantly lower risk. Although these findings cannot […]
Identify The Best Fruits For Weight Loss
Everyone knows that increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables will help with weight loss, but how does one choose the best fruits to focus on? Some fruits are very high in sugar, so they should be eaten with some limitations. Dried fruits are very convenient to take with you to work or away from […]
Beneficial Fruits For Weight Loss
When it comes to eating healthy, you have a lot of options. When many people hear that certain foods can promote weight loss, they get a bit skeptical. They think that many foods make you gain weight instead of losing it. However, this is only true of certain types of foods. There are certain fruits […]
Key To Long-term Weight Loss For Post-menopausal Women May Be Eating More Fruits And Vegetables
(CBS News) Post-menopausal women often have a hard time losing weight. But, promising new research shows that there may be simple dietary considerations that may help shed pounds – and keep them off for good. What’s on the list of foods to avoid and items to chow down on? It’s relatively simple: Eating less sugar, […]