Brocoli could help slow ageing process

"Growers of broccoli would have to be rubbing their hands together at the moment. Researchers are making all sorts of claims about the vegetable, most of which would encourage people to eat a little more of the "green delight." They say there's more than one reason to bolt...

Broccoli May Help Fight Skin Cancer

What's good for your diet may also guard against skin cancer.Scientists have discovered that an extract of broccoli sprouts protects the skin against the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays.That's not the same as calling the extract a sunscreen, however."This is not a sunscreen,...

Greens are good for you

"Eating your greens really is good for you – munching on broccoli twice a week can halve men's chances of developing the most dangerous form of prostate cancer. Men who ate the vegetable had a 45 per cent lower risk of developing a malignant tumour in the prostate, a...

Floods drive up broccoli, carrot and potato prices

"Fresh British-grown vegetables will be in short supply this summer and shoppers can expect hefty price increases, horticulture experts have predicted. The recent floods have damaged thousands of acres of broccoli, cabbage, cauliflowers,potatoes, onions and carrots. Last week...

Eating Fruits And Veggies To Reduce The Risks Of Cancer

"Remember when your mom told you to eat your vegetables? When you couldn't get up from the table until you'd finished your broccoli, peas and carrots? When there was no dessert until you ate your green beans? It seems that mom might have been on to something. That's because...

Strawberries

"Strawberries When I was a kid, fruits like strawberries, cherries, kiwi etc were not very common. They used to be available in very few places and they used to be quite expensive. Today a lot of people has seen the potential of these things and have started growing them....

Can Fruits and Veggies Keep Your Memory Strong?

"Filling your plate with fruits and vegetables may not only be a good way to keep your body healthy, it can keep your brain going strong, too. In yet another study uncovering the benefits of fruits and vegetables, researchers from Utah State University have found that elderly...