Fruit Plant-Based Articles - Center for Nutrition Studies https://nutritionstudies.org/t/fruit/ Food. Science. Health. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:45:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Farm to Pantry Program Delivers Local Organic Food to Low-Income Communities https://nutritionstudies.org/farm-to-pantry-program-delivers-local-organic-food-to-low-income-communities/ Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:00:34 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=35376 This Farm to Food Pantry program brings fresh produce from environmentally-conscious local producers to low-income members of the Illinois community.

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Written by Cindy Tegtmeyer.

]]> Farm to Fork Program Creates Lifelong Healthy Eating https://nutritionstudies.org/farm-to-fork-program-creates-lifelong-healthy-eating/ Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:00:09 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=35221 Crossroads Community Food Network’s “Healthy Eating” Program encourages participants to see themselves as change agents in their local food system.

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Written by Janet Rumble.

]]> 6 Inflammation-Fighting Foods Plus Recipe Ideas https://nutritionstudies.org/6-inflammation-fighting-foods-plus-recipe-ideas/ Sat, 27 Jun 2020 14:00:03 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=31854 Incorporate these inflammation-fighting foods into your diet, and take stock of how you feel. Inflammation doesn’t have to be an inevitable burden you must learn to cope with.

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Written by Switch4Good.

]]> What Are FODMAPs, and Should You Be Concerned about Them? https://nutritionstudies.org/what-are-fodmaps-in-foods-if-you-suffer-from-bloating-or-ibs-you-may-be-sensitive-to-fodmaps/ Tue, 19 May 2020 14:56:38 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=31513 Eating a whole food, plant-based diet is a healthy choice, but what if it causes pain, bloating, and other unpleasant symptoms? You may have a FODMAP sensitivity. This doesn’t automatically mean you can’t enjoy plant-based foods, though; it may just mean you need to navigate the whole food, plant-based lifestyle a little differently.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

]]> An Introduction to the Whole Food, Plant-Based, SOS-Free Diet https://nutritionstudies.org/an-introduction-to-the-whole-food-plant-based-sos-free-diet/ Wed, 18 Sep 2019 20:39:04 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28569 What is the whole-plant-food, SOS-Free Diet, why TrueNorth Health Center promotes it, and the details of how to eat it.

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Written by Alan Goldhamer, D.C..

]]> Iodine on a Plant-Based Diet: Why Is it Important & How to Get Enough https://nutritionstudies.org/iodine-on-a-plant-based-diet-why-is-it-important-how-to-get-enough/ Wed, 03 Jul 2019 17:36:33 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28041 While essential to human health, iodine can often be in short supply for people following a low-sodium, whole food, plant-based diet. On the other hand, consuming too much iodine can be just as bad. In this article, we’ll look at why iodine matters and discuss some easy ways to make sure you’re meeting your daily requirement without overdoing it.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

]]> Go From Underweight to Healthy Weight With These Plant-Based Tips https://nutritionstudies.org/go-from-underweight-to-healthy-weight-with-these-plant-based-tips/ Thu, 16 May 2019 13:23:57 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=27486 Are you losing too much weight on a vegan diet? Or would you like to gain weight? Here are simple strategies for gaining weight on a whole food, plant-based diet.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

]]> Too Busy to Cook? These 3 Tips Make Plant-Based Meal Prep a Breeze! https://nutritionstudies.org/too-busy-to-cook-these-3-tips-make-plant-based-meal-prep-a-breeze/ Fri, 29 Mar 2019 18:58:58 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=27053 Switching to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle usually means cooking most of your own meals, but it doesn’t require spending half your life in the kitchen. This is one of the biggest myths about healthy diets.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

]]> Combating Stroke with Nutrition https://nutritionstudies.org/combating-stroke-with-nutrition/ Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:24:51 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=26954 Every 40 seconds, someone has a stroke in the U.S. Research participants with the highest adherence to a whole food, plant-based pattern were able to reduce their risk of stroke by as much as 30 percent.

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Written by Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, MD.

]]> Batch Cooking and Meal Prep Tips for a Plant-Based Kitchen https://nutritionstudies.org/batch-cooking-and-meal-prep-tips-for-a-plant-based-kitchen/ Thu, 01 Nov 2018 15:47:30 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=24128 By prepping key ingredients and recipes ahead of time, you put healthy foods at your fingertips during busy weekdays. Check out these tips for meal prep, food storage, and plant-based batch cooking.

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Written by Evelisse Capó, PharmD, DipACLM.

]]> Is Sugary Fruit Healthy? https://nutritionstudies.org/sugary-fruit-healthy/ Tue, 23 Jan 2018 19:26:30 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=19233 Most of the calories in fruit come from carbohydrates—specifically sugar. Should we eat fruit, be cautious, or avoid it?

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Written by Conor Kerley, PhD.

]]> Plant-Based Grocery Shopping Guide https://nutritionstudies.org/plant-based-grocery-shopping-guide/ Thu, 04 Jan 2018 21:05:20 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=19045 Plant-based food shopping made easy. This guide will help you get started.

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Written by Evelisse Capó, PharmD, DipACLM.

]]> 5 Tips for Storing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables https://nutritionstudies.org/5-tips-for-storing-fresh-fruits-and-vegetables/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 19:08:57 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=14406 After trips to the farmers’ market or grocery store you have nutritious, colorful fruits and vegetables in your kitchen. But, are you storing produce properly?

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Written by Nancy Addison, CHC, AADP.

]]> Plant-Based Food Guide: How to Eat Well on a Budget https://nutritionstudies.org/plant-based-on-a-budget/ Wed, 05 Oct 2016 10:14:26 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=13201 Shop for and prepare healthy plant-based foods while saving money. This guide breaks it all down including delicious recipes and helpful hints. Bon appétit!

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Written by Vicki Brett-Gach.

]]> Eat Your Vegetables! Getting Young Children to Eat Healthy https://nutritionstudies.org/eat-your-vegetables-getting-young-children-to-eat-healthy/ Fri, 22 Apr 2016 17:10:26 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12674 Dr. Spock explains how to encourage infants, toddlers, and children on the path to good nutrition through his tips on eating a variety of vegetables.

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Written by Benjamin Spock, MD.

]]> Are Smoothies Good or Bad? https://nutritionstudies.org/are-smoothies-good-or-bad/ Tue, 26 Aug 2014 14:48:10 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=9629 In medical school, when time was shorter than short and I lived alone, I would periodically get concerned that I wasn’t eating enough leafy greens, because I wasn’t.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> Continual Cleansing for Optimal Health and Vitality https://nutritionstudies.org/continual-cleansing-optimal-health-vitality/ Sun, 21 Oct 2012 23:07:48 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4720 Do you have difficulty waking up in the morning and find that you have low energy all day long? Are you unable to concentrate at work, feel sluggish and depressed?

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Written by Brendan Brazier.

]]> Your Transition to Healthful Eating https://nutritionstudies.org/transition-healthful-eating/ Fri, 21 May 2010 22:53:01 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4734 Well-planned vegetarian diets can provide us with all of the protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and calories we need!

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Written by Alan Goldhamer, D.C..

]]> Bananas: The Forbidden Fruit https://nutritionstudies.org/bananas-the-forbidden-fruit/ Fri, 09 Mar 2001 17:08:39 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=11313 When Christian missionaries in the Middle Ages first encountered the banana on the North African coast, they were enthralled.

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Written by Gregory McNamee.

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