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27+ min ago   (498+ words) The 2026 5+ A Day Awareness and Consumption Report, conducted by NielsenIQ, found 45 percent of New Zealanders now eat five or more servings a day, up from 40 percent in 2023. Applied across the adult population, that shift represents roughly 200,000 more New Zealanders building…...

4+ hour, 8+ min ago   (772+ words) He walked into the kitchen expecting the usual mess. A few dinner scraps on the cutting board, some onion tops on their way to the trash, nothing unusual. Instead, his wife was standing at the sink, quietly setting the little…...

11+ hour, 30+ min ago   (367+ words) "Eat more plants" sounds simple, but not all plant foods offer the same benefits. Lentils, vegetables, and whole grains are very different from refined grains and sugary foods, even though both groups technically come from plants. A study of more…...

7+ hour, 54+ min ago   (56+ words) In Morton, Illinois, home to the annual Pumpkin Festival, and site of the Libby's factory responsible for 85 percent of the world's canned pumpkin, correspondent Nancy Giles gets a taste of the local produce and finds out why, in Morton, orange…...

8+ hour, 48+ min ago   (764+ words) From giant cucumbers to 7kg beetroots, one grower explains the science - and obsession - behind supersized vegetables If you thought your garden efforts peaked with a decent tomato, think again. One Bristol grower is producing carrots taller than children and aubergines heavy…...

20+ hour, 16+ min ago   (382+ words) The changing of the season is just around the corner, which means that roast dinner season is officially upon us. No Sunday roast is complete without all of the sides and trimmings, including roast potatoes. Every chef and home cook…...

18+ hour, 11+ min ago   (347+ words) | Newswise Newswise How a superfruit balances cold survival and berry sweetness Proposed model of the adaptive survival strategy of L. caerulea. Blue honeysuckle is one of the hardiest fruit crops on Earth, surviving temperatures as low as -50°C without damage and…...

11+ hour, 58+ min ago   (1058+ words) Your next heart-health intervention may not be found in a pharmacy.It could be sitting in your kitchen. From ugu and okra to tomatoes, spinach, garden eggs and beetroot, vegetables provide fibre, potassium, folate, vitamins, minerals and other plant compounds…...

21+ hour, 46+ min ago   (425+ words) Canned green beans are a great way to add some veggies to your meal, whether you enjoy them on their own or prefer to turn them into a comforting side dish by adding one ingredient you already have in your…...

13+ hour, 21+ min ago   (409+ words) Mashed potatoes are a staple in many households, but according to food expert Poppy O'Toole, there is one ingredient that can transform them into restaurant-style creamy mashed potatoes Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, cherished for their straightforward yet…...