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When you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (UC), a vegetable-rich diet is beneficial. A varied diet full of plants helps build a diverse gut microbiome over time, which has long-term health benefits. That’s true with vegetables from any season, including autumn selections.

Summer is the season for spending more time outdoors and, ideally, less time laboring over meals in a hot kitchen. Healthy food can still be a priority, but warmer weather often calls for quicker meals that require less cooking and generate less heat. Think salads and cold soups rather than a homemade lasagna.

Consistent everyday routines drive lasting family nutrition far more than strict diets do, from shared meals and home cooking to keeping whole foods within reach.

Nutrition labels have spent years leaning on words like low fat, healthy and reduced sodium, hoping that would be enough to get people to fill their plate with vegetables. Most of the time, it barely moves the needle.

Sodium, added sugars, fiber, and additives are factors to consider in choosing a healthy frozen meal. Photo: Ben Goldstein

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Date: August 9, 2026ice or a smoothie may help improve more than just fruit intake. In a small four-week trial, participants who added one to a healthier diet showed significantly lower depression scores, hinting that a simple dietary change could also support mental well-being. Share: FULL STORY

Most of us aren’t eating anywhere near enough vegetables, and we’re suffering the health consequences.

You probably know fruit and vegetables are good for you, and most of us don’t eat enough of them.

A study conducted in India found that replacing chemical fertilisers with organic ones allows vegetables to regain the nutrients lost over decades of intensive agriculture.