All Health articles – Page 102
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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.
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ArticleNational Trust launches grow-your-own plan
Controversial gardener Monty Don has welcomed the National Trust’s announcement that it will create 1,000 new allotment plots on its land over the next three years as “enlightened”.
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ArticleApples provide breast cancer hope
Apple extract could be the key in catching breast cancer tumours before they spread, according to new research carried out in America.
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ArticleMr Fruitness recaps after three years
Italian fresh produce players have taken stock of their three-year Fruitness - enjoy it! project aimed at encouraging children to eat more fruit and vegetables, now that it has reached its conclusion.
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ArticleObama waves world health wand
As the eyes of the world scrutinise new US president Barack Obama, reports suggest he may prove crucial in the worldwide success of fresh produce and healthy eating.
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Free fruit launch in Durham
Durham County Council employees are receiving free fruit at work as part of a study run by the EU Isafruit project.