by Becky | Aug 24, 2021 | COVID-19, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Could eating more vegetables and less processed meat help protect you from a COVID-19 infection? A recent study suggests these two measures offer a modest protective effect against COVID-19. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 10, 2021 | Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study findings suggest bitter and strong-tasting vegetables, such as cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, show a favorable impact on insulin sensitivity, lipid profile, and blood pressure. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 6, 2018 | 2011, Brain Health, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Stroke
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A ten-year population study finds that white fruits and vegetables are inversely associated with the incidence of stroke. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 16, 2013 | 2013, Antioxidants, Fruits and Vegetables, Longevity
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This article discusses the benefits of consuming more than (5) fruits and vegetables per day, which was linked to a 47% lower mortality rate compared to those who did not consume fruits and vegetables. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 20, 2009 | Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Tobacco
Written by Bethany Stevens, BS, science writer, and Ronald Ross Watson ,PhD. The intake of fruits and vegetables has a modest beneficial effect on the cancer risk among smokers, but avoiding tobacco smoke is much better. (more…)