The manner in which fruits are ripened at the Mandi board pack house in Ludhiana reveals the unsafe and harmful methods in practice which is highly detrimental to health.
Fruits, Vegetables Consumption Results in Healthy Glow
Eating a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables gives you a more healthy golden glow than the sun, say scientists.
Eating a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables gives you a more healthy golden glow than the sun, say scientists.
According to the tests conducted on these fruits, 6 out of 12 fruit samples were found to be contaminated and hence did not pass the test.
"The gases and chemicals being used to mature the fruits could cause major diseases like cancer and hepatitis B. We want to raid more godowns but the police do not co-operate with the health department. We have filed a court case against the defaulters," the DHO said.
Constipation Risk High Among Kids Who Dislike Fruits, Veggies
Primary school children who don't like eating fruit and vegetables are 13 times more likely to develop functional constipation than children who do, scientists have said.
Primary school children who don't like eating fruit and vegetables are 13 times more likely to develop functional constipation than children who do, scientists have said.
"We have six ripening chambers there. It is safe to eat the artificially ripened fruit recommended by the health organizations," he adds.
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Economically Hit Americans Eat Less Fruits And Vegetables
Economically hit Americans eat less and less fruits and vegetables, it seems.
Economically hit Americans eat less and less fruits and vegetables, it seems.
Source-Medindia
