Fruitful Fiber: 4 High-Fiber Fruits and Unique Ways to Enjoy Them
If you’re looking for a sweet way to add fiber to your diet, here are four of the highest fiber fruits, along with creative ways to enjoy them.
June 11, 2023
Tag: Fruits
Navigating the Orchard: A Guide to the Best (and Worst) Fruits for Type 2 Diabetes
Nibbling on a piece of fruit beats a cookie or candy bar every time, but some fruits are easier on your blood sugar level than others if you have diabetes or prediabetes – or even if you’re trying to lower your risk of these common health problems. Here are the best and worst.
March 19, 2023
If You Pick and Choose, These Are the Foods You Should Buy Organic
Buying organic is popular these days, as people want to limit their exposure to pesticides. However, buying organic can also put a strain on your budget. If that’s the case, there are certain items you should buy organic, and some you may not need to. Here’s a closer look at what you should definitely buy organic if your budget permits.
October 25, 2020
Do Dehydrated, Frozen, or Canned Fruits and Vegetables Contain More Pesticides?
You might prefer fresh fruits and vegetables, but, in some cases, frozen, canned, or even dehydrated are a better option due to their longer shelf-life. If you’re concerned about pesticide exposure, is canned, frozen, and dehydrated safe options? Find out what research shows.
May 24, 2020
Are Cooked Vegetables a Good Source of Vitamin C?
Your body needs vitamin C from dietary sources, humans,unlike other animals, lack the ability to make it. One way to get enough vitamin C is to eat lots of produce, including vegetables. However, cooked vegetables may fall short in their vitamin C content. Here’s why.
December 22, 2019
5 Myths about Carbohydrates You Should Stop Believing
According to the low carbers, you should drastically reduce the quantity of carbohydrates in your diet. In this article, we’ll examine these and other myths about dietary carbs. Here’s what science says about the role carbohydrates play in health and weight control.
April 7, 2019
Does Fruit Cause Weight Gain?
We think of fruit as being a healthy food – and it is. Fruit of all shapes and colors is filled with vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. But, some people believe that it causes weight gain. Is there truth to this idea?
July 30, 2018
Does Peeling Fruits and Vegetables Eliminate Most of the Pesticides?
You know how important it is to eat your fruits and vegetables. However, you might be concerned about eating non-organic produce. One alternative is to wash and peel, but does peeling remove most of the pesticides?
August 20, 2017
How Many Servings of Fruits and Vegetables SHOULD You Be Eating?
How many servings of fruits and vegetables should you eat a day? According to a new study, more is better, even more than the currently recommended five-a-day. Here’s why.
March 5, 2017
Are the Fruits and Vegetables We Eat Today Less Nutritious?
Fruits and vegetables are one of the healthiest foods you can eat but they may not be as healthy as they were a half-decade ago. Find out why and what you can do to get the most nutrition from the produce you eat.
November 13, 2016
6 Ways to Get More Health and Nutritional Benefits from Fruits and Vegetables
Are you getting the maximal nutritional impact from the fruits and vegetables you eat? The most important thing is just to eat them. Yet, there are simple ways you can augment the nutritional benefits you get when you bite into a fruit or vegetable. Here are six of them.
September 5, 2016
Top 5 Vegetables Based on Nutrient Density
As you know, almost all non-starchy vegetables and many fruits have significant health benefits – but some pack more nutritional punch than others. Researchers at William Paterson University analyzed and ranked fruits and vegetables based on their nutrient density. Guess what the top five were?
June 26, 2016