The WHO/FAO report recommends400g edible fruit and vegetables per dayas a population-wide intake goal for the prevention of NCDs, as well as for the prevention and alleviation of several micronutrient deficienc
Fruit and vegetables are high in potassium which is known to reduce blood pressure [31], and in addition, several stud- ies have found that fruit and vegetables can reduce the risk of obesity and weight gain, two very strong risk factors for hypertension [32–34]. However, the results ...
Validity and reliability of a behavior-based food coding system for measuring fruit, 100% fruit juice, vegetable, and sweetened beverage consumption: Results from the Girls Health Enrichment Multisite Studies. Prev Med. 2004; 38 :S24–S33. [ PubMed ]...
Fruits and vegetables are responsible for about 22% of food losses and wastes along the supply chain (not including the retail level). However, fruit and vegetable by-products (FVB) may be transformed into fibre-rich flours and bioactive compounds, mainly bound to the fibre, thus bringing valu...
Further, there have been suggestions that high intake of fructose, such as that found in fruit juices, can cause weight gain and increases in LDL-choles- terol [38], though two recent meta-analyses suggest that these effects may not be attributable to fructose per se, ...
2. Composition and Nutritive Value of Fruit and Vegetable Juice Fruits and vegetables represent one of the essential elements for a balanced food and are known for their promoting human health. They are often regarded as “functional food” thanks to their content rich in various micronutriments ...
The mean difference in vegetable and fruit consumption between arms was 133 g (range 50 g to 456 g). The mean change in body weight was 0.68 kg (95% CI: 0.15-1.20; n = 8; I2 for heterogeneity = 83%, p = 0.01) less in the “high vegetable and fruit” intake ...
Also, natural orange juice and other natural fruit juices were also separately accounted in the questionnaire. Nutrient intake was estimated using an ad hoc com- puter program specifically developed for this aim [15]. A dietitian updated the nutrient data bank using the latest available information...
Pickled vegetables are those products for which preparation is carried out by an edible acid (which is added or formed in situ by fermentation) and preservation is due, at least partially, to the presence of this acid. From: Encyclopedia of Food and Health, 2016 ...
The Briefton food chopper is ideal for chopping and blending vegetables, fruit, nuts, and herbs. You can use it to make your dips like hummus or guacamole. All plastic parts are BPA free, and the three blades are sharp stainless steel. This is the large version with a 4-cup capacity....