Category Archives: Vegetables

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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Vegetables: High Quality Low Value Foods

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Food prices are generally low if the food is bought as ingredients and time is spent preparing the food. High food prices tend to be represented mainly by pre-prepared and niche luxury foods. Vegetables are particularly cheap in many countries, … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Proteins: Caveat Emptor

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Vegetables protein powders have become popular in recent times. A large number of protein powders made from oats, peas and other vegetables have been formulated and marketed. Generally these are useful to the vegetarian or vegan as they provide a … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget To Eat Your Greens

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Green leafy vegetables are an excellent source of a number of nutrients, and this makes them a healthy choice for most people. However, the main advantage of green leafy vegetables is that they are not associated with energy as they … 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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Why Does Cooking Vegetables In prove Nutritional Values?

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Generally, processing food causes a reduction in the nutritional value. Heating or cooking any food is a form of processing, as it can cause changes in the chemistry and structure of the food. Raw vegetables are often thought of as … 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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