Washington: Thus, there is no doubt that fruits and vegetables are essential for human health, but some fruits and vegetables are more likely to contain pesticides than others. According to one study, nearly three-quarters of all fruits and vegetables that arrive in supermarkets or delivery orders are contaminated with pesticides. In one study, scientists analyzed…
San Francisco: A study has shown that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains can reduce the chances of prostate cancer spreading by almost 50%. More than 2,000 American men who were diagnosed with prostate cancer between 1999 and 2018 participated in the study conducted at the University of California, San Francisco….
New York: A newly published report reveals that nearly 20 percent of fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables contain dangerous levels of pesticides. An analysis by the non-profit organization Consumer Reports found that popular vegetables or fruits such as strawberries, green beans, capsicum, blueberries and potatoes have high levels of pesticide residues. Green beans…
Vegetables are among the special blessings of Allah. All kinds of seasonal vegetables are available in Pakistan. Vegetables contain all nutrients, vitamins, minerals and especially fiber. Eating vegetables keeps a person healthy and energetic. Their use is especially recommended during illness. The usefulness of fresh and green leafy vegetables for good health is undeniable. If…
A well-planned vegan diet can help improve heart health for several reasons. Some of these benefits are listed below 1) Lower risk of heart disease: A vegan diet is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, which is typically found in animal-derived foods. Studies show that reducing the intake of these ingredients can reduce the risk…
Experts say that eating vegetables before the meat or rice on the plate during meals is medically beneficial. According to a study, taking care of the order in which you eat can help you keep your blood sugar levels in check and keep you feeling fuller for longer and help you lose weight. Vegetables like…
According to the World Health Organization, the number of smokers in the world is approximately 1.3 billion. After several studies have revealed the harmful effects of smoking on health, people are being urged to quit the habit. People who want to quit smoking use alternative habits or products like chewing gum to kick this deadly…
Boston: A new study suggests that eating starchy vegetables can lead to weight gain in middle age. Researchers from the Harvard TH School of Public Health examined the diets of 136,432 men and women aged 65 years. The study found that people whose diet consisted mostly of peas, corn and potatoes were more likely to…
—File photo Did you know that some things we have been eating as vegetables till date are actually fruits. There is a common perception that the difference between vegetables and fruits is only sweetness because fruits are usually sweet while vegetables are not. Many raw foods that we think of as vegetables are technically fruits….
Garnish removes all traces of chemicals and pesticides from vegetables and fruits in ten minutes. Photo: Courtesy of Andy Gogo New York: Insecticides and insecticides are commonly used on vegetables and fruits throughout the world. This problem is also very common in developed countries. Now, keeping vegetables and fruits in a magic pot eliminates 99%…
