All Health articles – Page 104
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ArticleBlueberries could hold diabetes key
A groundbreaking Canadian study on mice has revealed blueberry juice may be able to prevent diabetes in humans.
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ArticleScottish waste 1bn 5 A DAY portions
Scotland throws away 1 billion portions of fresh fruit and vegetables a year that could count towards the nation’s 5 A DAY.
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ArticleUK makes school advances as Europe toils
Campaigners at the Children’s Food Campaign (CFC) have welcomed government initiatives to improve the quality and take-up of school meals while European counterparts expressed extreme concerns over the School Fruit Scheme, which holds similar healthy eating goals.
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Healthy eating creates North/South divide
Consumers in the UK spend more than three times as much on fruit and vegetables than unhealthy snack food, but healthy eating varies vastly from region to region, according to new analysis.
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ArticleIndustry vital in securing supplies
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has welcomed the DEFRA report into sustainable food security, stating that the industry will continue to provide a sustainable supply of fresh produce and play a leading role in securing food supplies in the UK.
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Frozen food championed for schools
A new in-depth report into school lunches has attacked the common assumption that fresh food has greater nutritional value than frozen.
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ArticleMajor new ethics mark proposed
Major retailers and suppliers are considering a new international sustainability mark which could potentially encompass various certifications and swing the emphasis on accreditation up the supply chain.
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Grapes offer diabetes hope
A breakthrough study using grapes could prove to be a major step in tackling diabetes and weight issues.
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PRC confirms pesticide-free schools
Monitoring carried out by the independent Pesticide Residues Committee has confirmed that fresh produce supplied to schoolchildren as part of the School Fruit & Vegetable Scheme is consistently safe to eat.
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ArticleBlackcurrants offer sports recovery
A preliminary study by the New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research suggests that natural chemicals found in blackcurrants may help balance the impacts exercise can have on the body.
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ArticleConsumer ignorance questioned
Consumer ignorance of fresh produce remains high, with knowledge of the source, season and nutritious value of fruit and vegetables considerably flawed, according to new research.
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ArticleEU enthusiastic for school fruit scheme
Member states in the EU have taken a huge step to ensuring a healthy future for their citizens after signing up to the pan-European free fruit and vegetables scheme and increasing the budget for the project.
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Incredible Edibles hit Republic
Irish horticulture minister Trevor Sargent has praised the Incredible Edibles initiative, set up to encourage schoolchildren to grow their own fresh produce and award more than €10,000 (£8,600) in educational funds.
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ArticleTomato health pill questioned
A new health pill that uses tomatoes to prevent heart disease and strokes has been questioned by the industry, which claims that fresh offers a better option.
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Health research cites grapes
New studies conducted in the US have unearthed further evidence that grapes are a natural remedy for two illnesses.
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ArticleBananas dumped from school menu
Bananas have been ostracised from school dinner menus at a school in Wigan amid fears from the local council is ignoring nutrition.
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Fears over fruit and veg allergies
The number of people struck by allergies to fruit and vegetables has rocketed rapidly, according to a specialist.
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JR Holland selected for Isafruit
JR Holland Food Services has been selected as an official provider for Isafruit, the European scheme for provision of free fruit in the workplace.
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Sensory strawbs win out
US researchers have confirmed that the sensory quality of strawberries plays a strong influence on consumer preferences, as a result of a complex balance of sweetness, aroma, texture and appearance.
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Somerset unveils healthy-eating DVD
Somerset County Council has launched a new DVD, called Kick Starting Health: Working together for the Future of Somerset’s Children, to promote healthy eating and exercise among children, families and schools in the county.