Daily portion of fruit or veg keeps older people out of hospital: A new study led by Brunel University of London investigated the association between fruit and vegetable consumption and hospitalisation rates in older people as well as their use of primary care services. Led by Dr Asieh Hosseini Tabaghdehi, an economist from Brunel Business […]
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Volunteers wanted for Scottish fruit study: Researchers are investigating whether new varieties of fruit being grown in Scotland which can adapt better to climate change have the same health benefits as established family favourites. Volunteers are needed to take part in the study by the University of Aberdeen’s Rowett Institute which will examine whether honeyberries […]
Young children of parents who cannot afford to put healthy food on the table are significantly more likely to suffer from tooth decay, according to the findings of a new study. The research reveals that pre-school children with poor access to fruit, vegetables, fish and other healthy foods are up to three times more likely […]
Sensory-based food education, like baking and growing vegetables, given to 3–5 year-old children in the kindergarten increases their willingness to choose vegetables, berries and fruit, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. Sensory-based food education offers new tools for promoting healthy dietary habits in early childhood education and care. The findings […]
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Eating five portions of fruit and vegetables each day is known to reduce the chance of heart attack, stroke, cancer and early death. But ten portions daily offers the greatest benefit, according to new research, led by scientists from Imperial College London, which analysed 95 studies on fruit and vegetable intake. The study, which was […]