Chard, also referred to as Swiss chard, silver beet, perpetual spinach, beet spinach, sea kale beet and leaf beet.
Rich source of vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin K and … Read more
Chard
Cabbage
Cabbage, types include savoy cabbage, red, white and green cabbage
Rich source of vitamin C and vitamin K and a moderate source of vitamin B6 and folate.
Also contains sulforaphane. … Read more
Brussels sprouts
Rich source of vitamin C and K with more moderate amounts of vitamin B (such as folate and B6), iron, and manganese.
Brussels sprouts also contain sulforaphane. However, boiling reduces … Read more
Broccolini
Broccolini, a cross between broccoli and Chinese broccoli, also referred to as brocolette, sweet baby broccoli, asparation, bimi, brocoletti, brocolis, Italian sprouting broccoli, and Tenderstem.
Rich source of vitamin C … Read more
Broccoli romanesco
Broccoli romanesco, also referred to as Roman cauliflower, broccolo romanesco, romanesque cauliflower, broccoflower, buzzy broc and romanesco.
Rich source of vitamin C and a moderate source of vitamin B6, carotenoids, … Read more
Rapini
Rapini, also referred to as broccoli raab, broccoli rabe, rapi, turnip tops, friarielli, broccoli friarelli, broccoletti, broccoli di rape, cima di rapa and grelos.
Rich source of vitamin K and … Read more
Broccoli
Broccoli, also referred to as calebrese.
Rich source of vitamin C and vitamin K and moderate amounts of several B vitamins and manganese. Also contains the carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin.… Read more
Bok choy
Bok choy, a type of Chinese cabbage, also referred to as qīng cài, pak choi, pok choi, Chinese chard, Chinese mustard, celery mustard, spoon cabbage, péchay, pichay and petsay
Rich … Read more
Cruciferous vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables include the following vegetables amongst others:
- Arugula
- Bok choy
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Collard greens
- Horseradish
- Kale
- Radishes
- Rutabaga
- Turnips
- Watercress
- Wasabi
Cruciferous vegetables are rich in … Read more
Low vitamin D levels appear to be associated with depression in stroke victims
In September 2018 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess the association between vitamin D status and depression in 442 individuals who had suffered a stroke. … Read more
A vitamin D level of under 50 nmol/L appears to increase the risk of post-partum depression
In September 2018 researchers from China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between vitamin D deficiency with ante-partum and post-partum depression. Nine studies involving … Read more
Flavanol-rich chocolate and cocoa products may produce a small reduction in blood pressure levels
In April 2017 researchers from Australia published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of chocolate and cocoa products on blood pressure levels. A total of 35 … Read more
A lower calcium intake appears to be associated with abdominal obesity and increased inflammatory markers in Brazilian children
In July 2018 researchers from Brazil published the results of their study to assess the association between calcium intake and cardiometabolic risk factors during childhood. 350 children, aged between 8-9 … Read more
Longer TV viewing time and higher computer use appears to be associated with a lower intake of protein, minerals, vitamins and dietary fibre in children and adolescents
In August 2018 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess the relationship between screen time (television viewing, and personal computer use mobile phone use) and nutrient … Read more
A low dietary intake of magnesium appears to be associated with a higher risk of depression and anxiety
In August 2018 researchers from Canada and Iran published the results of their study to assess the effect of a dietary intake of magnesium on various psychiatric disorders. A total … Read more
Omega-3 fatty acids may prevent or reduce headache
In August 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether the dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids is associated with a lower incidence of … Read more
Higher dietary vitamin C intake is associated with a reduced risk of hip fracture and osteoporosis, as well as a higher bone mineral density at the femoral neck and lumbar spine
In April 2018 researchers from Iran published their review of the scientific literature which assessed the association between vitamin C intake and bone mineral density, risk of fractures and osteoporosis. … Read more
Low levels of folate and dietary folate may be associated with depression
In December 2017 researchers from the USA published their review of the scientific literature which assessed whether individuals with depression had lower levels of folate than individuals without depression. Studies … Read more
Researchers recommend that older individuals are periodically assessed for vitamin B12 deficiency as there may be a link between low vitamin B 12 levels and sarcopenia and dynapenia
In September 2017 researchers from Turkey published the results of their study to assess the association between vitamin B12 deficiency and sarcopenia (an age related, involuntary loss of skeletal muscle … Read more
A higher dietary calcium intake appears to reduce the risk of oesophageal cancer
In May 2017 researchers from China published their review of the scientific literature which assessed the association between calcium and risk of oesophageal cancer. 17 studies were identified which involved … Read more