Tag Archives: fruits and vegetables
Food Facts is keeping a close eye out news that can help our community and the people they reach in their communities understand more about and combat the growing obesity problem in our country. Today we came across a fascinating … Continue reading
Sure, it’s easy to get carried away with the aisles filled with bags of Valentine’s Day candy. Hey, you might even feel a little guilted into buying these indulgent treats. But be careful, some of these treats are filled with … Continue reading
Foodfacts.com has learned that, although we hear a lot about the benefits of greens, there are lots of vitamins and minerals that are essential to our health that come in fruits and veggies of other colors. Orange fruits and vegetables … Continue reading
Dr. Diane Barrett, fruit and vegetable products specialist at the University of California Davis, recently addressed this issue in a concise report called Maximizing the Nutritional Value of Fruits and Vegetables.
It is a fact that those who eat more fruits and vegetables are more likely to be a “normal” weight than those who are deficient in what’s recommended daily. Eating more fruits and vegetables is not only beneficial for the prevention … Continue reading