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01/22/2019 / By Ellaine Castillo

Another reason to choose organic over processed: Consuming raw fruits and veggies is linked to better mental health outcomes

Countless evidence proves the importance of eating fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, many of these studies fail to consider the effects of various food processing techniques like cooking and canning on their nutritional content and benefits. Recently, a team of researchers from the University of Otago in New Zealand has found that the consumption of raw […]

12/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Want a bigger, healthier brain? Eat more fruits, nuts, fish, and vegetables

It is not news that eating healthily is good for your health. But did you know that healthy eating can also make your brain larger? A study published in the journal Neurology found that people who follow a diet abundant in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and fish may have bigger brains. For the study, the researchers […]

11/24/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Study: Women who eat lots of fruits and vegetables have a lower risk of breast cancer

Statistics indicate that breast cancer is the second most common cancer in American women. While death rates from this deadly disease have been steadily decreasing in most Western countries, a breast cancer diagnosis remains both terrifying and dangerous. Medical experts advise regular screening, lifestyle changes and a healthy diet as the best ways to reduce the […]

11/18/2018 / By Zoey Sky

CONFIRMED: Vegetables are mankind’s most affordable source of vitamins and minerals needed for good health

An ideal diet includes a lot of fruits and vegetables to ensure overall health. However, according to a study, vegetables can also help provide food and nutrition security. Vegetable farming can even address rural poverty and unemployment. It’s a well-known fact that vegetables are nutritious. Vegetables contain potassium that can help manage healthy blood pressure. […]

11/01/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

These are the best foods to eat to fight or prevent cancer

What you eat plays a very important role in your health, and this goes far beyond simple concepts like “fried food is bad” and “vegetables are good.” Just as certain foods have the power to cause diseases – like sugar and diabetes – some foods can help to fight and prevent illness. UCHealth Oncology Dietitian […]

10/30/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

It’s that easy: Just 3-4 portions of fruits and veggies a day can dramatically improve your health

Most people probably know that eating fruits and vegetables is vital for improving health, but how much does one have to eat? The Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE) study, which was published in The Lancet, has suggested that eating three to four portions of fruits and vegetables every day can improve heart health and cut […]

10/24/2018 / By Mary Miller

Carrots are the best veggies to eat for eye health

It’s no wonder carrots are a staple of most salads and dishes around the world, cakes included. Eating just one carrot a day can provide a person will multiple benefits, chief of which is maintaining excellent eye health. The common carrot, also known by its scientific name of Daucus carota subsp. sativus, is a member of the carotenoid family. Like many other […]

10/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Whole grains that need to be at the top of your shopping list

To stay healthy, you must follow a proper diet. But this doesn’t mean that you have to avoid all foods that contain carbohydrates. The important thing is to follow a diet that includes healthy grains. Refined and whole carbs Not all carbs are bad for you, but try to avoid anything with refined carbohydrates. Foods […]

10/07/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Green, leafy vegetables can decrease your risk of glaucoma by 20%

Research provides another reason for you to eat more leafy greens: They prevent the onset of a serious eye disease called glaucoma. In a study published in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology, researchers suggested that eating green leafy vegetables every day may cut one’s risk of glaucoma by 20 to 30 percent over many years. Glaucoma is […]

08/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to grow potatoes in every kind of yard

Potatoes are some of the best survival crops to cultivate because they’re full of carbohydrates and protein. These tuberous crops can even keep you full when SHTF. If you’re new to gardening, here are some methods that you can try if you want to start growing potatoes in your yard. (h/t to GoodHousekeeping.com) Hilled rows […]

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