Category Archives: Fruit

The Main Advantage of Vegetables over Fruit

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Fruit and vegetables have been shown to possess numerous health effects and current recommendations are to consume a diet high in fruit and vegetables. Both foods are healthy, but with regard to the overall benefits, vegetables have a significant advantage … Continue reading →

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The Nutrition of Plums

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Plums are an important commercial crop and one of the most commonly consumed fruits in the Western diet. This makes them nutritionally important as they are a rich source of nutrition in what is generally a poor quality diet. Plums … Continue reading →

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The Nutrition of Pears

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Fruit is promoted as a way of improving health and in this regard there is a large variation in the types of fruit that can be eaten. Generally all fruit is beneficial to the health, although it should be moderated … Continue reading →

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Effects of Fruit on Mental and Cognitive Health

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Fruit consumption has been shown to confer a number of health effects to the consumer. This may relate to the beneficial phytochemicals within fruit which includes high amounts of fibre and antioxidants. One particular health effect that may occur with … Continue reading →

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Is Fructose Really That Bad?

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Fructose is considered detrimental to health because evidence shows it is a significant cause of insulin resistance. In particular fructose consumption can decrease insulin sensitivity within a few weeks, as demonstrated by animal and human studies. However, fructose is present … Continue reading →

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Washing Fruit and Vegetables

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Fruit and vegetables have been evidenced to provide significant health benefits when incorporated as part of a healthy diet. In particular a diet rich in fruit and vegetables may significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and being overweight. … Continue reading →

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Fruit and Vegetables: Not all Created Equal?

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Fruits and vegetables confer a number of health benefits to those who consume them regularly. In particular, fruits and vegetables are associated with protection from cancer and cardiovascular disease, and regular consumption of a diet rich in fruit and vegetables … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Dried Fruit

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Fruit is considered a healthy food. Many fruits are high in sugar, and this can be a detrimental effect if they are overeaten. However, it is difficult to overeat most types of fruit because fruit contain a high water content … Continue reading →

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Why are Tomatoes Fruit?

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Many people are used to seeing tomatoes in the vegetable section of supermarkets, and many consider them a vegetable. However, tomatoes are actually fruits. The distinction between fruit and vegetables is biological and relates to the way the food is … Continue reading →

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Does Good Nutrition Have to be Expensive?

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Robert Barrington

One argument often trotted out as an excuse to healthy eating, is that healthy food costs more to buy than unhealthy food. This can be the case, but really depends on the food under consideration. Some health foods are expensive, … Continue reading →

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