Category Archives: Fruit

Vegetables Versus Fruit: Which is Healthier

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Robert Barrington

It is well evidenced that fruit and vegetables have important health effects in humans. In particular, increasing the intake of fruit and vegetables is associated with protection from a number of lifestyle diseases. Fruit and vegetables are a very good … Continue reading →

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The Top Five Healthy Food Groups

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that the foods we eat impact our health. There are a number of groups of foods that have been researched for their health effects and eating more of these foods can significantly improve health and quality of life. … Continue reading →

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Anti-Inflammatory Plants

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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From Fruit to Juice

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Fruits are produced by plants because they allow seed dispersal. For this to happen efficiently, the fruit must be eaten by an animal. Animals are attracted to the fruits because of their sweet taste, a result of the concentrated sugars … Continue reading →

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Smoothies: The Good and the Bad

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Fruit smoothies have become increasingly popular as interest in nutrition increases. The idea behind a fruit smoothie is that an individual can create a palatable drink from a range of fruits, and that this is both convenient, and a useful … Continue reading →

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On The Water Content of Fruit and Vegetables

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Robert Barrington

The recommendation to drink ‘more’ water is shrouded in confusion. It is not clear from research how much water is required or when it is best to drink. It is known however, that as little as a few percent dehydration … Continue reading →

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The Health Benefits of Apples

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Fruit and vegetables have been shown to have potential health benefits. In particular, fruit and vegetables may cause weight loss and protect from cardiovascular disease and cancer. Apples are a healthy high quality foods that are relatively low in energy … Continue reading →

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Fruit and Vegetables: Fresh, Frozen or Tinned?

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Fruit and vegetables are high quality healthy foods. Eating more plant foods in the form of fruits and vegetables can significantly improve health, and may in particular protect from cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other modern Western lifestyle diseases. Eating … Continue reading →

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Fruit and Vegetable Intake Reduces the Risk of Depression

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Robert Barrington

A number of studies have observed the protective effects of plant foods on mental health. In particular, consumption of fruits and vegetables may be highly beneficial. For example, in one study, researchers investigated the association between fruit and vegetable intake … Continue reading →

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The Fruit Obesity Paradox

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Fruit has been shown to have anti-obesity effects in humans and animals. This is paradoxical because the main sugar in most fruits, fructose, is an obesogenic compound. In fact consuming the juice of fruits has been shown to cause rapid … Continue reading →

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