In February 2020 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the level of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons found in the urine of children. The researchers stated that … Read more
A diet high in carbohydrates increases the risk of diabetes type 2, the metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease
In November 2018 researchers from India published their review of the evidence that links dietary carbohydrates to the incidence of diabetes type 2 and the metabolic syndrome together with their … Read more
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
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
Adding small amounts of sugar or salt to vegetables reduces the taste of bitterness
It is estimated that only about 25% of adults and 7% of children consume the currently recommended amounts of vegetables each day and it is thought this could be due … Read more