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Eating more nitrate-rich veggies can improve brain health
What’s a nitrate and why do you need it? Eating more nitrate-rich veggies can improve brain health. Find out which vegetables are best.
Read MoreColoring for a Healthy Microbiome
Colorful fruits and vegetables help you load up on important nutrients and antioxidants. And may also foster a more healthy microbiome.
Read MoreBone Health and Nutrition
A study linking bone health and nutrition found that eating vegetables for 2 months can improve bone health and strength.
Read MoreFlavonoids = Brain Food
Flavonoids, found in many colorful fruits and veggies, act as antioxidants in the body and can protect our brains from oxidative damage.
Read MoreKids Eat More Vegetables With Bigger Portions
Most parents agree that it can be a challenge to get their young kids to eat more vegetables, but a study suggests bigger portions can help.
Read MoreNitrates in Vegetables Help Build Muscle
While protein is the go-to nutrient for building strong muscles, new research suggests that nitrates in vegetables are important, too.
Read MoreFruit and Vegetable Consumption Down
10% is the drop in daily fruit and vegetable consumption among a range of American age groups since 2004, according to research.
Read MorePandemic Gardens Are Growing
Life with COVID-19 has driven more people outside with trowel and kale seeds in hand, and pandemic gardens are on the rise.
Read More5 Servings of Fruits and Vegetables
A study found that the long-standing public health message of “5 A Day”—5 servings of fruit and vegetables—is worth embracing.
Read MoreThree Pillars of Mental Health
Recent research findings identify these three healthy behaviors as predictive of good mental health and well-being among young adults.
Read MoreBeta-Carotene for Vitamin A
Beta-carotene is found in certain fruits and vegetables and our bodies can convert the beta-carotene we consume into vitamin A.
Read MoreRecommended Vegetable Intake for Teens
According to an analysis by the CDC, only 2% of high school students in the U.S. are meeting the recommended vegetable intake.
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