Tag: fruits and vegetables

We all know the saying, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but that of course is way too simple (although the number of people who don’t even have that in a day is mind-boggling). Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. A population based study in China demonstrated that a high intake of fruits and vegetables reduced the overall risk of death. Cuciferous vegetables, like broccoli, cauliflower and kale, in particular were shown to decrease the risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Data from two large U.S. based studies also found that a higher intake of total fruits and vegetables led to a decrease in the risk of death from stroke and heart attack. Scientists are ... Continue

Fruits and vegetables contain powerful nutrients to promote health and wellness, but what about fertility? Good news for anyone trying to conceive, there is mounting data suggesting that for both moms and dads, eating a healthy, plant-based diet can help to boost the chance of getting pregnant. Infertility is common with 10% of women (6.1 million) in the US experiencing difficulty with conception. As of 2006, more then 3 million babies were born worldwide using In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Recent studies show that for couples undergoing IVF treatments, following a plant-based, Mediterranean diet may help improves chances for successful conception, by as much as a 65% increased likelihood. The Mediterranean diet is characterized by a high intake of minimally processed ... Continue

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, what better time to consider how including more fruits and vegetables like fresh juice can be good for the whole family.  Juicing fruits and veggies holds great promise in improving the quality of our children’s diets.  It is innovative, fun, interactive, easy to do, and it is a highly efficient way to drastically boost nutrient intake.  From a nutrition standpoint, one glass of juice can provide on average 4 servings of fruits and vegetables and a greater dose of phytonutrients including anti-oxidants and other immune supportive compounds as compared with commercial juice. Fresh juice is a vehicle for providing vegetables in a fashion that tastes good and is visually appealing.  Juicing could prove ... Continue

Clinical depression is a mental health condition that affects moods, thoughts and behaviour. Common symptoms include elongated bouts of sadness or lack of purpose, lack of motivation to do things you normally like to do, moodiness, irritability, frustration, spending less time with friends and family, sleep disturbances, fatigue, aches and pains, slowing down of thoughts and actions and uncontrollable crying. Depression is one of the most common mental health illnesses. In Australia on average, one in six people will experience depression in their lifetime. When you’re struggling with depressive symptoms, maintaining good eating habits can be difficult; this is the time when many people will reach for the comfort foods that are high in refined, processed sugar, refined carbohydrates and ... Continue

  “Eat your carrots, they’re good for your eyes.” – Mothers everywhere.   Our health-minded moms knew what they were talking about, but they often forgot to mention other peeper-friendly fruits and veggies.   Try chowing down on as many of the following fruits and vegetables as catch your eye (pun definitely intended)!   Dark Leafy Greens Kale – Green Lemonade Juice Spinach – Great Greens Juice Collard greens – Garam Masala Spiced Collard Greens Mustard greens Arugula – Arugula Spinach Salad   Yellow/Orange Vegetables Sweet Potatoes – Sweet Potato Fries Corn – Corn and Tomato Salsa Pumpkin – Pumpkin Potato Bake Carrots – Apple Carrot Beet juice Summer Squash – Summer Green Juice   Yellow/Orange Fruits Mangos – Mango ... Continue