Vegetables form the basis of the food chain, and are among the healthiest foods. Vegetables contain vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemicals which act at the cellular level, effectively preventing certain diseases (Pamplona-Roger, 2006). Vegetables have been repeatedly shown to lower the risks of many chronic diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some forms [...]
We are all aware of seeing and reading nutrition facts on the pre-packaged foods we buy. A few studies have examined the effectiveness of listing the nutrition information on packages. One study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior examined relationship between socioeconomic class and the use of food labels. This study consisted [...]
Heart disease includes coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction (heart attack), and other irregularities in the rhythm of the heart beat. Heat disease affects millions of people around the world, limiting quality of life and decreasing life expectancy for many. While many of the symptoms of heart disease are similar (palpitations, shortness of breath, weakness, nausea, [...]
Carrots are one of the foods that contain an extraordinary amount of provitamin A. Carrots contains half the amount of protein found in potatoes, has little or no fats, and carbohydrates make up approximately 7% of their weight. Carrots are also a good source of several vitamins – vitamin B, vitamin C, and vitamin E. [...]