The Art of the Smoothie: Getting the most health benefits from your fruit choices
When it comes to smoothies, a splash of banana, a handful of blueberries, and you're set for a health boost. Or are you?
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JJ Shavit
- Aug 21
Eating these foods can make us stronger as we age, study finds
New research suggests that certain foods, especially those rich in quercetin, can fight frailty and make us stronger as we age.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 6
Toxic metals found in many popular mixed-fruit juices and soft drinks, study finds
Research revealed that a number of popular beverages contain toxic metal concentrations surpassing federal drinking water standards.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 6
Green bananas can both prevent and reduce cancer risk by more than 60%
Wide range of cancers has shown a major preventive effect from resistant starch, found in a range of foods such as slightly green bananas.
JJ Shavit
- May 6
Toxic metals found in many popular mixed-fruit juices and soft drinks
Study revealed that a number of popular beverages contain toxic metal concentrations surpassing federal drinking water standards.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 20
This simple trick will get your children to eat more fruits and vegetables
Low fruit and vegetable intake has been identified as a risk factor for chronic diseases and children worldwide eat far less than needed.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 2
Japanese 'Sarunashi' fruit juice could be the key to preventing lung cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of death in Japan and across the globe and among cancers has one of the lowest five-year survival rates
JJ Shavit
- Mar 2
Japanese fruit juice can prevent and reduce lung cancer, study finds
Lung cancer is the leading cause of death in Japan and across the globe and has one of the lowest five-year survival rates.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 2
Japanese fruit juice can prevent and reduce lung cancer, research finds
Lung cancer is the leading cause of death in Japan and across the globe. Among all the cancers, it has one of the lowest survival rates.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 24, 2022
Antioxidant flavonols can slow memory decline, study finds
People who eat or drink more foods with antioxidant flavonols may have a slower rate of memory decline, according to a new study.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 14, 2022
Prunes can restore bone loss, research finds
New research provides evidence that prunes are a prebiotic food that reverses bone loss and helps restore bone health.
JJ Shavit
- May 23, 2022
Eating fruits and vegetables shown to reduce ADHD symptoms
A good reason for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to eat their fruits and vegetables is it may reduce inattention.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 10, 2022
Eating prunes shown to protect against bone loss
It’s already well known that prunes are good for your gut, but new Penn State research suggests they may be good for bone health, too.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 20, 2021
Consuming fruit and vegetables and exercising can make you happier
New research has found that fruit and vegetable consumption and exercise can increase levels of happiness
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 6, 2021
Getting to the core of a more nutritious apple
By showing relationships between genetics and compounds in apple fruits the platform can take the guesswork, and time out of breeding.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 12, 2021
Do I always need to wash fruits and vegetables? Experts weigh in.
To minimise the risk of food poisoning, you really do need to wash produce before eating it, though no special produce washes are required.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 2, 2021
Growing evidence fruit may lower type 2 diabetes risk
Research has found eating at least two serves of fruit daily has been linked with 36% lower odds of developing type 2 diabetes
JJ Shavit
- May 12, 2021
Windows made from transparent wood are just around the corner
Scientists have produced a completely renewable version of see-through wood thanks to the addition of a fruit peel extract called limonene.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 1, 2021
New treatment unlocks potential for baking raspberries
Washington State University scientists have figured out a way to treat raspberries before they're frozen to maintain their structure.
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