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Fruit is a friend to the heart, boosting its health by lowering some of the key risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

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NBC Universal, Inc. From heart health to hydration, Dr. Sari Eitches, Medical Advisor to Terra Mare, breaks down the science behind watermelon’s surprising health benefits and shares simple ways to enjoy more of the summer fruit.

Date: October 27, 2025Davis discovered that adding a banana to your smoothie may drastically reduce the absorption of flavanols — powerful compounds linked to heart and brain health. The culprit is polyphenol oxidase (PPO), an enzyme abundant in bananas that interferes with flavanol availability. In experiments, banana-based smoothies cut flavanol absorption by 84% compared to…

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At a TIME100 Talks event in New York City on Sept. 21, chefs and food industry experts discussed the challenges our communities face in making food healthier, more accessible, and more joyful for everyone.

With its vivid pink or yellow exterior and speckled white or magenta flesh, dragon fruit has gone from an exotic novelty found only in high-end grocery stores to a genuinely popular addition to Indian fruit bowls and smoothie bowls alike. Also known as pitaya, this cactus-derived fruit has earned a reputation not just for its…

The carnivore diet consists entirely of meat and animal products, excluding all other foods. It’s claimedtoaidweight loss, moodissues, and blood sugar regulation, among other health issues.

Eating seasonally may feel a bit tougher to pull off in the winter. However, the benefits of this approach by eating winter fruits and vegetables are still the same, including a higher intake of certain nutrients, help supporting local farmers, plus better taste and value.

It’s common knowledge that fruits and vegetables have enormous health benefits. You may have heard the “five a day” guideline (eat five servings of fruit and vegetables every day), which is backed by a 2021 study that showed this consumption recommendation “[was] associated with lower mortality” via the American Heart Association. But what exactly are the…