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Tag: fruit and vegetables

Five Reasons to Eat the Peel

Five Reasons to Eat the Peel

The peel of fruit and vegetables is usually the most deeply colored and often the most nutritious part, but it is frequently discarded without regard for its nutritional value. Apples are among the most commonly peeled fruits, but the red skin contains polyphenol, an antioxidant that contributes to heart health. Most people now understand that eating the potato peel is the right thing to do, but misconceptions still exist for other popular fruit and vegetables.

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What Actually Counts Towards the 5 a Day Target for Fruit and Vegetables?

What Actually Counts Towards the 5 a Day Target for Fruit and Vegetables?

The 5 A Day scheme has aimed to encourage us to increase our intake of fruit and vegetables to benefit our health, the target being to eat at least five portions daily. However, a certain amount of confusion still exists around what can contribute towards a person’s fruit and vegetable intake. This article aims to provide clarity on what constitutes a portion of fruit and vegetables.

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The Top Ten Things You Can Do to Lower Your Blood Pressure

The Top Ten Things You Can Do to Lower Your Blood Pressure

Your blood pressure measurement indicates the pressure that your blood puts on the walls of your arteries as it flows from your heart to the rest of your body. When this pressure is higher than average, it puts you at an increased risk of a heart attack or stroke. However, there are things you can

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An Apple a Day

Reports vary as to the health benefits of ‘an apple a day’ but this much is certain: apples are for many a symbol of health.

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