Rawlings commends Cardio Centre Aug 6, 2009
Dr Sipa-Adjah Yankey urged Ghanaians to cultivate healthy eating habits by eating local vegetables and fruits and to avoid junk foods. He said improving the Centre fell within his larger vision and that of the Health Ministry to make Ghana a health tourist centre. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Eating protein won't make you fat Aug 4, 2009
As primitive creatures, we were designed to eat things as they appear in nature - that's actually a form of truth if you consider it - and we come from more than 345,000 generations of hunters and gatherers, intermingled to the point where you have to determine the ratio of amino acids (meat, fish, eggs) and carbohydrates (fresh vegetables and fruits). The fats that appear naturally in these things are desired by our bodies, but we have come to crave refined carbohydrates instead. (Juneau Empire)
Swine Flu Vaccinations get ready.... Jul 25, 2009
Geez wrote on Jul 24, 2009 11:02 PM:" Are we still back in 1955-1963? It was a live virus used then. Vaccines are killed viruses now. Just waiting for the chickenman to get off the high horse. Enough already! Also I am pretty sure that most of the E-Coli contaminations in vegetables and fruits were in the organic ones werent they? And that unpasturized apple juice E-coli outbreak a few years ago. Oh yes I will jump on my soap box and preach all of this! I am not saying it is all bad but it sure... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
How to decode food labels Jul 23, 2009
Research shows that only 42 percent of adult South Africans living in metropolitan areas look for health information on food packaging, which is alarming considering the frightening increase in the incidence of heart disease and diabetes in SA. And new research by the Medical Research Council only adds to the concern: It shows that the average South African only eats about three of the recommended minimum five-a-day servings of vegetables and fruit. The ingredients survey. (iAfrica.com)
Nutritionists offer advice9:52 am | (No comments posted.) Jul 21, 2009
Summer is a great time to eat fresh vegetables and fruits. People can also freeze or can vegetables and fruits for winter, she said. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Italian nights Jul 17, 2009
Six ways to spend the night in Italy - Europe - msnbc. Six ways to spend the night in Italy. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Greek Cooking Offers Healthy Food O... Jul 14, 2009
The spices and herbs, vegetables and fruits, nuts and grains, fish and meats, and wines used in Greek cooking are chock-full of nutrients that contribute to the positive effects of a Mediterranean diet ... Vegetables and Fruits: These make up a great portion of the daily Greek diet, which may include seven to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables. (Suite101.com)
Italy: 6 ways to spend the night Jul 10, 2009
Our pick: Bernardo Pellegrini, a descendant of a noble Veronese clan, has turned his family's hunting lodge into an organic farm growing grain, soy, vegetables and fruit. The Azienda Agrituristica Corte Pellegrini, built around 1700, has 11 rooms with plank floors, brightly colored walls and painted armoires and chairs. (CNN -- Travel)
Watch Fox News for the untold stories — and keep the lanterns of patriotism burning bright Jun 30, 2009
We can volunteer to keep up a park or a public area, or grow vegetables and fruits in vacant lots. We can keep vacant homes in our neighborhoods from being eyesores or fire hazards. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Scout transforms classroom for Eagle project Jun 29, 2009
"I've included rainbows and stars, but also vegetables and fruits to encourage kids to eat healthy," he said. "I've also included numbers and the alphabet plus words in Spanish, English and Vietnamese.". (Sioux City Journal)
Healthy decisions about healthy foods Jun 29, 2009
What they continually find is a lower incidence of cancer and heart disease in those who follow a healthy diet of copious amounts of varied vegetables and fruits, along with whole grains and legumes. With this information available to us, it only makes sense, if we want to be healthy and heart disease and cancer- free, that we eat a healthy diet on a regular basis. (Medfield Press, MA)
Organic Farmers Struggling In Recession Jun 27, 2009
Half of his produce goes to about 65 families who pay up front for a season's worth of fresh vegetables and fruit. The rest heads to farmers' markets in Bloomington, Ind. (Click2Houston, TX)
Bulletin Board Jun 17, 2009
Locally grown and made products that will be available at the market will include vegetables and fruits, locally raised, hormone-free beef and pork, fresh local seafood, gourmet pies, eggs, honey, artisan breads, pastries, jams, jellies, locally made cheeses, granola, plants, flowers, herbs, gourmet cupcakes, preserves, fresh pasta, pesto, salsa, local pottery and much more. Please join us on Saturday mornings at the market, as this event will only thrive with everyone's support. (Braintree Forum, MA)
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DEAR READER: Many vegetables and fruits contain potassium (a mineral that is vital for normal metabolism). It can be dangerous if too high; however, too little can cause symptoms such as leg cramps. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Today in the Kitchen: Why take vitamins and supplements? May 30, 2009
While this might seem to apply to vegetables and fruit only, the animals we eat are high on the food chain and consume these crops. Additionally, they are fed hormones to boost growth weight and rates, antibiotics to beat down diseases that breed in unnatural living conditions, and artificial ingredients to increase the volume of feed. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
A Better Way of Eating? May 27, 2009
The first thing you notice about Bergman's meal are the organic vegetables and fruit. Some grown in her very own garden. (W-USA News, DC)
INSIDE/OUT GARDEN May 22, 2009
Fifth-grade student and garden team member Ray-Breinne Gibson could not answer many questions about the various flowers growing in the garden because, by her own admission, she specialized in vegetables and fruit. I helped plant blueberries, tomatoes, sunflowers, cabbage and strawberries, Gibson said. (New Iberia, LA)
Classrooms move to the garden for lessons on healthy eating May 5, 2009
Instead, she said, "Almost every day now, I am eating vegetables and fruits.". She has learned the wisdom of this at her school, Riverside Elementary in downtown Miami, which is encased in concrete and asphalt but nonetheless has a vegetable garden tended by students. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Column: Count nutrients instead of calories Apr 28, 2009
I ve never seen anyone overeat vegetables and fruits, because whole foods are nourishing and filling. The fiber contained in nourishing foods gives a sense of fullness, leading to little likelihood of overeating. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
Research suggests vegetable juice may help people with metabolic syndrome lose weight Apr 20, 2009
Each group followed a DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet that emphasized eating lean meat, lower fat dairy, whole grains, vegetables and fruit daily and keeping saturated fat, total fat, cholesterol and sodium in check. Two of the groups were given Low Sodium V8 100% vegetable juice and instructed to drink 1 or 2 cups every day for 12 weeks, while the third group was not given any vegetable juice. (EurekAlert!)
Drink vegetable juice to shed weight Apr 20, 2009
Each group followed a DASH diet that emphasised eating lean meat, lower fat dairy, whole grains, vegetables and fruit daily. Saturated fat, total fat, cholesterol and sodium were kept in check. (India Times, India)
Heart-healthy eating starts with fruits and vegetables Apr 19, 2009
First and foremost, you can do it by eating more vegetables and fruits. Vegetables and fruits are good sources of vitamins and minerals, and they are low in calories and rich in dietary fiber ... Vegetables and fruits also contain other substances found only in plants that may help prevent cardiovascular disease. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
For your information Apr 5, 2009
Needed items include: canned spaghetti products and sauce, peanut butter, jelly, macaroni and cheese, juice boxes, soups, cereal, canned vegetables, canned fruit, eggs, fresh vegetables and fruits. Children favorites include boxes of raisins, cookies and healthy snack items. (Georgetown Record, MA)
'DIET SELECTOR': Which plan is right for you? Mar 30, 2009
You may enjoy a plan that includes whole grains, rice, pasta, breads and lots of vegetables and fruits. The pyramid. (USA Today -- News)
500 Club: Mediterranean diet includes seasonal food Mar 29, 2009
n Incorporate a lot of plant-based foods including grains, vegetables and fruits, potatoes, beans, nuts and seeds. n Eat red meat only a few times a month. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
What colour are you eating? Mar 25, 2009
Green vegetables and fruits contain isothiocyanates, which have anticancer properties. Dr. Ashok Agarwal, a food and nutrition secialist, explains They are excellent sources of vitamin K, folic acid, potassium, as well as carotenoids and omega-3 fatty acids. (India Times, India)
The use of 'illegal alien' is dehumanizing Mar 16, 2009
Mr. Guzzardi, I ask that the next time you sit down to enjoy a meal, appreciate the vegetables and fruits you eat. For they may just have been harvested by exploited Hispanic immigrants who worked five times as hard for a quarter of the pay in a job that any "American" would consider demeaning, all to have a fighting chance to achieve the dream, to offer their children a chance for an education and hope for a better future. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
* Meet your farmers and know your food Mar 14, 2009
Seasonal, fresh vegetables and fruits from several Aboriginal tribes in Hualien, Nantou and Hsinchu counties that have converted to organic farming with assistance from World Vision Taiwan can be found at the market. Spring Trading Companys (K@K, www. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Cracking nutrition myths Mar 5, 2009
From Wednesday's Globe and Mail. March 4, 2009 at 10:01 AM EST. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Foods that do a ticker good Mar 4, 2009
The American Heart Association says a heart-healthy diet is rich in vegetables and fruits, with whole grains, high-fiber foods, lean meats and poultry, fish at least twice a week, and fat-free or 1 percent fat dairy products. "Most of us want to keep our hearts healthy," registered dietitian Fran Williams said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Nowhere in California are people more likely to die of diabetes than here Mar 1, 2009
Eat five servings of vegetables and fruits per day. For young adults. (Modesto Bee, CA)
> Financial issues, stress may affect preventive care Feb 28, 2009
In general, heart patients should move away from animal fats to vegetable oils, add omega three oils and eat more vegetables and fruits. Doctors don t recommend alcohol, although Kates says studies have shown some benefits from moderate consumption. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Going vegetarian to save the planet Feb 25, 2009
hopeful wrote on Feb 23, 2009 4:51 PM:" The reason why is important to research about what the scientist, doctors, and climatologists are saying is because the terrible consequences of our choices affect us all, not just some of us. Unfortunately if we don't act when our body or our planet are giving us warnigs, and we wait until the damage is way to advanced, we risk that by then it might be to late to fix it. We all know about the health crisis that we have in the USA and other countries that... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
NURSE’S NOTES - Trying to keep heart healthy? Skip processed foods Feb 25, 2009
Experts now recommend consuming at least seven to nine servings of vegetables and fruits per day, due to the blood pressure-lowering effect they may have. They may also affect the arteries ability to function correctly. (Missoulian, MT)
Early Menopause Doubles Stroke Risk Feb 24, 2009
"That means exercise, weight loss, smoking cessation, a balanced diet with plenty of vegetables and fruits, blood pressure control." It's also a good idea for women to have their blood sugar checked and to be sure their cholesterol is at normal levels, he said. The study is published in the February issue of Stroke. (MEDLINEplus)
Cancer Prevention Feb 22, 2009
Plant-based food, particularly a variety of different color vegetables and fruits each day plus grains and legumes (beans, lentils, and the like), reduces the risk of gastrointestinal cancers. Less fat, particularly animal fat, not only lowers risks of cancer, but in combination with a greater proportion of plant foods, can help keep weight in healthy ranges. (Gant Daily)
B Vitamins Might Lower Stroke Risk Feb 21, 2009
"The best anti-stroke diet is high in vegetables and fruits, including high-fiber produce, low in saturated and trans fat, and higher in plant-based unsaturated fats [such as olive oil, unsalted nuts and avocado], with enough calcium, potassium and omega-3 fatty acids and at a calorie level that helps maintain a healthy weight," said Cynthia Sass, a registered dietitian in New York City. And don't assume that you can reduce stroke risk by adding supplements to your diet for a few weeks, Sandon... (MEDLINEplus)
The ABCs of Vitamins: Are They Worth Taking? Feb 18, 2009
Siegel added that if you really feel your diet is horrendous, you may benefit from a multivitamin, but otherwise, a diet rich in vegetables and fruits should do the trick. FOX NEWS VIDEOS. (Fox News)
Women, take heart Feb 16, 2009
Lifestyle changes that make the most significant impact on women's heart health include: quitting smoking (or never starting); exercising 30 minutes each day; eating at least five servings of vegetables and fruit each day; limiting consumption of saturated and trans fats and salt; and knowing, controlling, and talking to their doctor about their blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Women who sign up for Heartbeats before March 2 will be automatically entered into the Heart of Fashion contest,... (Canada.com)
Smart Tips for Healthy Eating Feb 15, 2009
Canned and frozen vegetables and fruits are healthful, quick and convenient. To cut down on the sodium in vegetables, drain and rinse canned vegetables with water before heating them You can do the same to cut down on the added sugar in canned fruits. (Pekin Times, IL)
Heart and stroke report provides food for thought Feb 13, 2009
Choosing frozen healthy foods when fresh is not available, making vegetables and fruit a priority as much as possible and supporting and encouraging government policies and programs that will reduce poverty and address other barriers to healthy eating, can all help provide Canadians with healthy food options. February is Heart and Stroke Month. (Burlington Post)
Is Your Plate Heart Healthy? Feb 11, 2009
Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits. Shoot for a rainbow of colors. (MSNBC)
Guest column: Health care food for thought Feb 8, 2009
There aren t any subsidies for producing the stuff that keeps us healthy vegetables and fruit (other than what s used to feed livestock) ... Unprocessed vegetables and fruit score high on the equation H=N/C (Health = Nutrients per Calorie). (Kingston Mariner, MA)
How two heart patients survived, adjusted Feb 8, 2009
I try to eat vegetables and fruit and not too much meat, he said. McKenna also gave up drinking. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
