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How to get your kids to eat more fruits and veggies?

More and more, scientific research shows that eating at least two fruits and three vegetables per day can have a strong, positive effect on people’s health. Nutrients found in plant foods can help to prevent or in some cases, even t [...]

Posted On : Feb, 15 2012 | Comments : 0

Tu Bishvat is here - let's eat!

Israel's winter rains are still going strong, and the trees are thrilled about it. The flowers are blooming, the fruit bursting through, and Israel is gearing up to celebrate Tu Bishvat, the Jewish Arbor Day. Just like every Jewish [...]

Posted On : Feb, 08 2012 | Comments : 0

Eat fruit and think better

South Woods Elementary School kindergarten students of Allyson (Ally) Baker have developed a love affair with fruit. They’re also learning to eat healthy, exercise and be comfortable with who they are — values which paid of [...]

Posted On : Jan, 21 2012 | Comments : 0

Mild winter weather could push up fruit prices

This year's mild winter could lead to smaller crops of fruits in the autumn, potentially pushing up prices, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) warned today. The RHS said most hardy fruit plants need a period of cold weather during [...]

Posted On : Jan, 19 2012 | Comments : 0

Eating fruits, veggies may lower stroke risk

Eating plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains that are rich in antioxidants may help reduce a woman's risk of stroke, even if she has a history of heart disease, a new study suggests. It's thought that antioxidants may h [...]

Posted On : Dec, 03 2011 | Comments : 0

U.S. teens don't eat enough fruits and veggies: CDC

U.S. high school students still aren't eating enough fruits and vegetables, according to a new study by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers. The investigators analyzed data from nearly 10,800 students in grades [...]

Posted On : Nov, 28 2011 | Comments : 0

Most Americans don’t eat enough plant-based foods

I consider myself a pretty healthy eater, but even I know I don’t eat nearly as many vegetables as I should be on a daily basis. According to this HealthDay News piece, I’m not alone: In fact, more than 9 of 10 Americans consu [...]

Posted On : Nov, 19 2011 | Comments : 0

My Husband and Other Animals — Threats bear fruit

Before we could enjoy the fruits of our labour, before even the dratted monkeys could enjoy the fruits of our labour, our mango trees refused to flower. The horticultural department suggested enriching the soil with nitrogen or potassium, [...]

Posted On : Nov, 12 2011 | Comments : 0

Eating fruits, vegetables may cut risk for heart disease gen...

`A healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables can significantly weaken the effect of a gene associated with an increased risk of heart disease, a new study suggests.In the study, published in the current online edition of the journal [...]

Posted On : Oct, 13 2011 | Comments : 0

Fruits and Vegetables Submurged by Flood Water Not Safe to E...

Now that communities across the state have dried out and are repairing damages from Tropical Storm Lee, a gardening expert in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences reminds backyard gardeners that fruits and vegetables are no [...]

Posted On : Sep, 23 2011 | Comments : 0

Fruits and vegetables submerged by flood water are not safe ...

Now that communities across the state have dried out and are repairing damages from Tropical Storm Lee, a gardening expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences reminds backyard gardeners that fruits and vegetables are not [...]

Posted On : Sep, 22 2011 | Comments : 0

Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

Years ago, nutritional advice was as simple as "an apple a day." Later we were advised to eat 3-5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. The latest USDA recommendations suggest that we eat 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables [...]

Posted On : Aug, 14 2011 | Comments : 0

Rural residents eat less produce than city dwellers

California grows more produce than any other state, yet few of its residents – especially those in rural areas – eat the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables, according to research released Wednesday by the Esse [...]

Posted On : Aug, 12 2011 | Comments : 0

Eat your fruits and veggies

They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, so what better time to develop a love of fresh fruits and vegetables than early in life? E. K. Powe and Y. E. Smith elementary schools have been chosen again to participate in the United S [...]