Nutrition

39+ 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…...

10+ hour, 2+ 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…...

3+ hour, 49+ 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…...

13+ hour, 37+ 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…...

10+ hour, 41+ min ago   (434+ words) women do not need to double their food intake because they are “eating for two,” gynaecologists have said, stressing that pregnancy requires a balanced diet rather than excessive eating. The maternal health experts explained that while pregnant women need more…...

12+ hour, 27+ min ago   (334+ words) This column has covered home gardens before – the process to get proper soil, things we can and can’t grow, the challenges of dry and wet periods (mostly dry), and critters feasting on our gardens. Recent events have put…...

6+ hour, 56+ min ago   (628+ words) A coating built from red seaweed could soon replace one of medicine’s most indispensable yet most fragile ingredients....

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1161+ words) For centuries, people have relied on fruits, tea, and cocoa not only for nourishment but also for their health-promoting compounds. Today, researchers have identified one group of those natural compounds — flavanols — as especially important for cardiovascular health. Flavanols are plant…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (913+ words) Steals & Deals: Up to 80% off a Label Maker Bundle, Seamless Bras, More Fruits may be off the menu for people who focus on eating protein and following a low-carb diet for weight loss. But they’re missing out on important health…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (894+ words) From heart health to hydration, Dr. Sari Eitches, Medical Advisor to Terra Mare, breaks down the science behind watermelon’s surprising health benefits and shares simple ways to enjoy more of the summer fruit. Fruits may be off the menu for…...