Plant-Based Diets
3
Oct
The Meaning of Colors Behind Vegetables & Fruits
We all know that vegetables and fruits come in different colors and each of these colors is a result of certain phytonutrients and antioxidants. The different colors are a result of different pigments and each one of which offers different health benefits. Generally, it is considered that the darker the color, the greater the health benefit the produce offers. Thus,
5
Sep
Want Strong Bones? Eat More Greens!
A new study funded in part by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) suggests that an alkalizing diet may be an important key to reducing bone breakdown, or “turnover,” while aging. The study comes on the heels of several ARS-reported studies suggesting that consuming more-than-recommended amounts of calcium may not be the main answer to protecting bone. The study was led