Category Archives: Fruit

Fruit versus Vegetables

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Fruit and vegetables are considered healthy foods because they have been evidenced to protect from a number of diseases. Comparing fruit with vegetables is perhaps a little unfair because each category contains a range of varieties that can offer considerable … Continue reading →

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Some Often Overlooked Qualities of Fruit

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Fruit is a healthy group of foods and regular consumption of fruit provides significant health benefits. The benefits of fruit are despite the fact that it is a rich source of sugars including glucose, sucrose, mannitol, raffinose and fructose. Generally … Continue reading →

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Fruits, Herbs and Spices: Anti-inflammatory Effects

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Fruits, herbs and spices have been shown to have specific anti-inflammatory effects, which may explain their health benefits. Evidence suggests that certain components of fruits, herbs and spices are able to cause a reduction in the levels of the proinflammatory … Continue reading →

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Which Foods Are Associated with Mood Disorders?

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Researchers have investigated the effects of food and drink of mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. For example, it has been shown that the Mediterranean diet is associated with a lower risk of anxiety and depression. Of the foods … Continue reading →

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Are Fruit and Vegetables Protective of Mood Disorders?

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Fruit and vegetable intake is associated with a number of positive health effects. One aspect of the health promoting effects of fruit and vegetables may be a beneficial effect on mental health. For example, one study showed that 5 servings … Continue reading →

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The Vitamin C and Polyphenol Content of Peaches

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Fruit is an excellent source of nutrients, particularly antioxidants. Peaches contain high amounts of vitamin C and polyphenols, both of which have been shown to have antioxidant effects in humans and animals. Studies have investigated the vitamin C and polyphenol … Continue reading →

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Multicoloured Fruits and Vegetables

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Robert Barrington
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Can Vegetables Make You Fat?

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Vegetables are an excellent source of nutrients and current recommendations are to consume more vegetables. Fruit is also a very good source of nutrients, and recommendations are to consume more fruit also. However, fruit and vegetables differ in one important … Continue reading →

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On The Sugar Content of Fruit

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that fruit is a healthy food. In particular, consuming more fruit may lower the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease, and may have weight loss effects. However, this is paradoxical, because fruit is generally high in sugar, and … Continue reading →

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Fruit Tea: A Useful Health food?

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Tea is the most drunk beverage in the world after water. Tea really refers to the decoction made from the Camellia sinensis plant. Tea can be black or green depending on how it is fermented. Tea is a healthy drink … Continue reading →

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