Powerhouse Fruits And Vegetables Ranked In Order Of Nutrition
By Anna Almendrala
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Scientists say that certain “powerhouse” fruits and vegetables can help stave off chronic illnesses like cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. But what exactly is a powerhouse food, and are some fruits and vegetables better than others when it comes to nutrients?
Dietary researcher Jennifer Di Noia, Ph.D., of William Paterson University set out to quantify exactly how good certain fruits and vegetables are for the human body. Out of 47 different foods she tested for nutrients, 41 made the cut to be considered “powerhouse” produce.
The results were published Thursday online in Preventing Chronic Disease, a peer-reviewed journal by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. In a Q&A with HuffPost, Di Noia explains how she ranked each fruit and vegetable, and which ones didn’t make the cut. The powerhouse list follows after the interview.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/05/powerhouse-fruits-vegetables_n_5446498.html
