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Latest Fruits Information News Thursday, October 29, 2009Market offers free fruit, veggies Today, Community Food Bank unveils its newest program to bring such food to the poor. A neighborhood market takes place 9 a.m.-noon in a parking lot belonging to Mount Olive Baptist Church at Clinton and Arthur avenues. Set up in the style of a farmers market, it allows folks to prefer the fruits and vegetables they want. The food is free.
The produce is supplied by the Farm to Family Program of the California Association of Food Banks, which gather donations of fruits and vegetables from farmers. This is a great idea, particularly since donations are fruits and vegetables that are tasty but don't meet the size or shape standards desired by stores. Community Food Bank plans to create neighborhood markets throughout Fresno, Madera and Kings counties, says Dana Wilkie, its president and chief executive officer. She expects to give away 1 million pounds of fruits and vegetables per year. posted by fruitsinfo at
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009Study: Fruit and vegetable consumption insufficient worldwide A new study that looks at the fruit and vegetable consumption of nearly 200,000 people discovers that the prevalence of insufficient diet is "remarkably high" across the globe. Overall, 77.6 percent of men and 78.4 percent of women consumed less than the recommended five daily servings of produce. "Low fruit and vegetable consumption is a risk factor for overweight and obesity, and sufficient consumption decreases risk of raising several chronic diseases," said lead author Spencer Moore. "The release of the 2002-2003 World Health Survey data offered an exclusive opportunity to inspect global differences in low fruit and vegetable consumption in a way that has until now simply not been possible." Moore is an assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada. He and his colleagues looked at data from 196,373 adults in 52 mainly low- and middle-income countries. The study appears in the May issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. There were wide variations among nations, ranging from 37 percent of men in Ghana who did not meet that standard — to 99 percent of Pakistani men. The researchers saw similar results in women with the same two countries at the high and low ends of the spectrum. The occurrence of low fruit and vegetable intake increased with age and decreased with income. These results astonished Moore, as surveys from the United States and other developed countries again and again show that fruit and vegetable intake increases with age. "Most people despite the country that they live in simply do not meet the suggested guidelines for adequate fruit and vegetable consumption," said co-author Justin Hall, a graduate student at Queen’s University. "Some countries appear to be better off than others in relative terms, but the overall prevalence of low fruit and vegetable consumption is remarkably high across the globe." posted by fruitsinfo at
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Monday, June 29, 2009Fruit juices reduce the effectiveness of heart and cancer drugs Fruit juices including grapefruit, orange and apple can dramatically reduce the effectiveness of heart and cancer drugs. Potentially the medicines could be rendered useless if they are taken at the same time as drinking juice, Canadian researchers said.The evidence emerged from a study in which grapefruit juice was found to shut certain drugs out of the body.Other fruit juices, notably orange and apple, are thought to have the same effect. Patients consuming fruit or juice to be healthy run the risk of wiping out the benefits of their medicines -- among them vital treatments for heart disease, cancer, organ transplant rejection and infection, the scientists warned. For 20 years it has been known that grapefruit juice can boost the potency of some drugs, increasing the risk of an overdose. Some prescription drugs now carry labels warning patients not to drink grapefruit juice or eat fresh grapefruit at the same time as taking the medicines. The new research, presented at the national meeting of the American Chemical Society in Philadelphia in America, shows that taking fruit juices with drugs may negate their effects. In tests, healthy volunteers took fexofenadine -- an antihistamine used to fight allergies. They swallowed the drug with either a single glass of grapefruit juice, water containing naringin -- the chemical responsible for the fruit's bitter taste --or plain water. When the medicine was taken with grapefruit juice, only half as much of the drug was absorbed into the body as it was with water. Study leader Professor David Bailey, from the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, said losing half of a drug dose could be critical." The concern is loss of benefit of medications essential for the treatment of serious medical conditions," he said. Grapefruit, orange and apple juices all lowered the absorption of the anti-cancer agent etoposide, Prof Bailey added. They also reduced the potency of certain beta blockers -- used to treat high blood pressure and prevent heart attacks posted by fruitsinfo at
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Thursday, May 28, 2009Community orchard project bears fruit Located in Philips Park in Clayton, the orchard boasts 26 trees offering twelve different varieties of apple as well as pears, plums and cherries. Situated on the allotment site, the community facility also has bushes and plants including rhubarb, grapes, strawberries, raspberries and a variety of other berries. Sean McGonigle, Director of Regeneration at New East Manchester said: "This is a fantastic initiative that shows what can be achieved when we work in partnership with local people who have real passion and tremendous pride in their area. This orchard not only provides the community with fresh fruits but gives people who live in an urban environment access to nature. The Community Orchard Working Group led by local resident, Bill Booth, has shown steadfast commitment to the project and without them we couldn't have got it off the ground." Councillor Mike Amesbury, Executive Member for Culture and Leisure at Manchester City Council said: "This is a wonderful community resource where people can literally help themselves. The orchard has so many benefits for the local community and we plan to introduce similar schemes in parks and allotments across the city in the near future." Local resident, Bill Booth from the Community Orchard Working Group added: "After all the hard work, it's great we're able see local people enjoy the fruits of our labour. Philips Park is a wonderful green space and the orchard adds to the facilities already on offer for local residents. I hope everyone makes the most of all the free fruit we have here." A range of activities are scheduled throughout May to celebrate the opening including Tai Chi session, tours, talks and advice. The orchard is in an enclosed site, and opening times will vary depending on the time of year. These will be displayed on a notice board outside the space together with details of any planned activities and events taking place on the site. posted by fruitsinfo at
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Wednesday, April 8, 2009
The apple can be traced back to the Romans and Egyptians who introduced them to Britain and finally to America. Today, Americans eat about 120 apples apiece each year. At least 50% of the domestic crop is used in items we use every day such as, applesauce, juice, jellies, pies and other popular desserts. Selection Choose apples that are firm with no soft spots. Avoid apples that are discolored for their variety. Storage Keep apples in plastic bags in the refrigerator after purchasing to prevent further ripening. Apples should keep up to six weeks. However, check apples often and remove any apples that begin to decay or the others will do the same. Preparation Wash apples well with soap and rinse with water. Prepare apple dishes just before serving to minimize browning (oxidation). Protect cut apples from oxidation by dipping them into a solution of one part citrus juice and three parts water. Varieties There are about 2500 known varieties grown in the US. Thirty-six states grow them commercially with the following as top producers, WA, NY, MI, CA, PA, & VA. 56%of the 1999 crop was eaten as fresh fruit and 42% was processed.
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Monday, April 6, 2009Vegetables prices drop slightly, fruits go up in Rawalpindi Sunday bazaars  The Rawalpindi Sunday bazaars prices of food items at weekly witnessed a mixed trend on Sunday, as the prices of vegetables slightly dropped and the prices of fruits and poultry products increased. Labels: fruits go up in Rawalpindi Sunday bazaars, Vegetables prices drop slightly posted by fruitsinfo at
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Friday, April 3, 2009Hong Kong fresh fruits and vegetables fair woos in india  There and everywhere not sparing even the Indian food processing and agricultural sector, international trade fairs are trying to attract exhibitors and visitors from India to enable them to boost sales of Indian merchandise abroad. Labels: Hong Kong fresh fruits and vegetables fair woos in india posted by fruitsinfo at
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