All Health articles – Page 87
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ArticleTomatoes in stroke-research breakthrough
Finnish researchers have found that eating tomatoes, which contain high levels of the antioxidant lycopene, is associated with a lower risk of stroke.
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Beetroot 'lowers blood pressure'
The British Heart Foundation claims beetroot juice can lower high blood pressure
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Consumption falls among UK adults
The level of fruit and vegetables consumed by UK adults is in decline, according to new data released by DEFRA
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ArticleFreshfel raises School Fruit Scheme concerns
Freshfel Europe has revealed that it has sent a letter to the EU commissioner for agriculture, Dacian Ciolos, questioning the appropriateness and timing of the EC consultation on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) schemes providing agricultural products to school children.
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ArticleFreshfel raises School Fruit Scheme questions
Letter to Dacian Ciolos expresses concern over timing of consultation on CAP schemes providing agricultural products to school children
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ArticleItalian produce consumption slumps
CSO report shows that fresh produce purchases have slipped in the country over the past decade
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ArticleHealthy breakfast focus in US
National School Breakfast Week highlights the importance of a healthy, nutritious start to the day for school children
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Fruit linked to asthma reduction
Consumption of three or more portions of fruit per week could temper severity of asthma and allergies, says new research
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ArticleUK ahead of Europe on '5 a day'
New study finds 22 per cent of UK consumers eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables each day
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FRESH returns to Paris in 2013
Leading conference event for Europe's fresh produce business to mark tenth anniversary with return to French capital
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ArticleBoost for MyPlate healthy meal drive
First Lady Michelle Obama has announced a new effort to make healthier MyPlate recipes easier to find and share
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ArticleBayer backs salad bar scheme
Bayer CropScience will donate ten salad bars to schools in Florida, California and the Pacific Northwest
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ArticleVegetarian diet 'aids heart health'
UK study shows that removing meat and fish from your diet can cut the risk of death or hospitalisation from heart disease by 32 per cent
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ArticleUN urges people to buy "funny fruit"
New campaign aims to cut food waste, improve sustainability of supply and make public better appreciate value of food
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ArticleUS snackers opt for fresh fruit
Fresh fruit comes out ahead of chocolate and potato chips as most popular snacking item in the US, presenting further industry opportunities
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ArticleBBC staff ban bananas from newsroom
Members of corporation's news team have reportedly requested that no-one keep or eat the fruit in certain parts of building
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ArticleObesity campaign honours Dawn Sweeney
National Restaurant Association president hailed for work with nutrition initiatives
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ArticleNew Bayer boss eyes veg growth
Bayer CropScience's new chief executive says he is eager to contribute to increase in fresh produce consumption
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ArticleEU clamps down on unproven health claims
From 14 December, fresh produce marketers will have to remove unproven claims from products they sell in the EU
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ArticleOSF boss defends biotech in TEDx talk
Neal Carter uses speech at Canadian TEDx event to deliver empassioned defence of technology's role in horticulture