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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.

Stallholders told Daily Times that prices of vegetables had dropped due to improvement in their supply. However, the stallholders said it was usual that prices of vegetables decrease during summer season, as there were no godowns where the traders could store the vegetables.

On Sunday, onions were being sold at Rs 55 per five kg, potatoes price decreased from last week’s Rs 148 to Rs 145 per 5 kg this week. Garlic (Chinese) was being sold at Rs 28 per kg and its local variety at Rs 30 per kg as compared to its last week price Rs 34 per kg. Ginger price also decreased from Rs 62 to Rs 60 per kg this week. Green chillies were being sold at Rs 48 per kg this week as compared to Rs 60 per kg last week.

Ladyfinger price also decreased from Rs 70 per kg last week to Rs 60 per kg this week, however, there was no change in price of bitter gourd, which were being sold at Rs 40 per kg.

Cucumbers were being sold at Rs 20 per kg against Rs 18 per kg last week. The price of tomatoes also witnessed an increase as they were being sold at Rs 40 per kg against Rs 24 per kg last week. Lemon price increased from Rs 56 per kg to Rs 68 per kg. There was no change in prices of cabbage and radish as they were being sold at same prices of last week Rs 16 and Rs 12 per kg respectively.

Good quality bananas were being sold at Rs 40 per dozen against Rs 30 per dozen last week, apple at Rs 70-60 per kg against Rs 80-65 per kg last week, pear (Chinese) at Rs 70 per kg against Rs 65 per kg last week, guava at Rs 45 per kg against Rs 40 per kg last week. The price of dates remained same as that of last week Rs 100 per kg. Oranges were being sold at Rs 80 per dozen this week against Rs 60 per dozen last week price.

Chicken was being sold at Rs 130 per kg this week against Rs 120 per kg last week, eggs at Rs 52 per dozen against Rs 54 per dozen last week. Fish was being sold at Rs 220, Rs 170 and Rs 155 per kg according to its varieties against last week’s prices Rs 210, Rs 150 and Rs100 per kg respectively.

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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.

Gerald Lamusse, who is currently visiting India to enlist participation, pointed out that there was huge opportunity for Indian exporters of fresh vegetables and fruits. “There are buyers looking for Indian products.

India needs to be at the Hong kong fair to supply to the South East Asian market,” Lamusse said, adding that India faced enormous challenges to establish infrastructure to boost agricultural and processed products.

Pointing out that India’s grape industry had made impressive gains in The European market, Lamusse said that opportunities were there to expand sales to new markets and push new products, which can be tapped only by participating in global fairs.

India’s food export growth in agricultural and processed food products was expected to shrink by 20 per cent during FY 2008-09.

India is the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables.

The country exported fresh fruits and vegetables to the value of Rs 2,437.12 crore in 2007-08, mainly to neighbouring countries.

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Stay away from foods that are high in calories, instead have foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals. A full diet consists of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and good fat. Whole grains mean bulgur, oatmeal, whole cornmeal, brown rice, popcorn and quinoa. Good fats are unsaturated fats. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are part of a healthy diet, and should be eaten in moderation. Monounsaturated fats include avocado, seeds, nuts and nut butters, olive, canola, peanut, sunflower and sesame oils. Polyunsaturated fats are also known as omega 3 fatty acids. Polyunsaturated fats are found in fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring and trout. These fats are also found in flax seed, walnuts, and soybean, corn and safflower oils.

Instead of drinking soda, drink water. Instead of fruit juice eat the whole fruit instead. It has fewer calories. In a day drink at least 8-10 glasses of water. This can reduce your calorie intake and you will not face dehydration problem.

Power foods are rich in antioxidants, protein, vitamins and minerals. They are low in calories. Flaxseed is rich in omega 3 which can reduce the risk of heart disease, and cardiovascular problems. Flaxseed can be added to yogurt, breakfast cereal or salads. Avocado is rich in heart healthy fat, antioxidants, fiber and other nutrients. Blueberries are low in calorie. It improves concentration and memory.

Try to exercise regularly. Exercise can reduce stress and anxiety. Instead of using elevator, try to use stairs. Make sure that you are getting enough sleep. Try to sleep for 6-8 hours.

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Baobab, a fruits that looks like coconut, that has twice as much calcium as milk and is very high in anti-oxidants, potassium and iron. This will not be sold as a Whole fruit as the shell is too hard to crack open, instead it will be available in cereal bars and smoothies. The fruit had not been permitted into UK because of legislation that prevents the importation of food which has not been commonly consumed in the EU before 1997. The baobab fruit won approval following heavy lobbying from PhytoTrade Africa, an organization which promotes fair trade.

Gus Le Breton, chief executive of PhytoTrade Africa, said’ “The EU decision is a crucial step to developing the global market which could be worth up to £500 million a year.” Baobab is a perfect ingredient for cereal bars and smoothies, and its well documented nutritional benefits offer manufacturers with a new opportunity to target the booming market of healthy foods. “Dozens of companies have shown interest in baobab since we submitted the application and many have already conducted initial research. Now that approval has been given, they can progress to full-scale product development.”

In its native Africa the white powdery pulp has provided health benefits for generations. The baobab (or upside-down tree, as it is also known) is fiercely guarded by villagers who allow only specially trained children to climb up its branches to collect the fruits.

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More than 11,000 children ranging from low-income families in Blackburn and Darwen could now get free fruit and vegetables as part of a good living drive.

Until now parents will get vouchers for milk and newborn’s formula free of charge under the long-running Welfare Food Scheme.

But those who will qualify for the scheme could now get fresh fruit and vegetables.

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OTTAWA, ONTARIO – The summer season brings with it more food choices than are usually available to Canadians in the winter. A wider array of fruits and vegetables are accessible to us as they come into season and we tend to eat more fresh food as opposed to frozen, canned or processed foods. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is issuing the food security fact sheet Food Safety Facts for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables to remind consumers about secure preparation and handling of fresh produce.

While food safety is significant all the time, safe food handling is particularly significant in the summer months because: micro organisms grow well in warm humid weather; – Canadians tend to eat more fresh produce in the summer; and – more people are preparing foods outdoors where they may not have access to sinks, clean water, refrigeration, clean kitchen implements or fresh surfaces on which to prepare food.

For more information, or to speak with a food security spokesperson, you can contact our Media Relations office at (613) 228-6682.

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Researchers from Harvard school of Public Health, Boston has nearly proved that consuming high quantities of fruits, especially citrus fruits and other juices, to significantly lower risk of developing oral premalignant lesions and irregular tissue leading to the formation of oral cancer.

Most oral squamous cell carcinomas occur from a premalignant precursor. Squamous cell carcinoma, the second most ordinary form of skin cancer, is chiefly composed of epidermis, the cells, which make up the outer layer of the skin.

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According to information of Russian Federal Service of Veterinarian and Phytosanitary Control, during late December Netherlands would have to finish the supplies of all types of plant products to Russia “because of the unfeasibility to offer the phytosanitary safety of the exported commodities”.

The source reports that a working meeting of the executives of the mentioned service and the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality of Netherlands has also been held today in Moscow. During this meeting Dutch party had to agree that it “could not guarantee the safety of plant products supplied by Netherlands to Russia”.

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LAHORE: Sunday Bazaar visitors wild about unstable fruit and vegetable prices this week too. Sugar prices differ but the difference was just slight.

Dry fruit was a popular item and fish sales were also high.

Shortage of vegetables, particularly tomatoes, was reported in many bazaars but shopkeepers said it was because fruit-market traders were not actually selling the vegetable at the price on the rate-list.

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