Toxins in Fresh Edible Fruits and Seeds

resistance to diseases and certain types of insects. See Secondary Metabolites in...

USDA Tips for Vegetarians

for vegetarians and vegans include many types of beans (white beans, kidney beans, and...

Viruses

other organisms. Viruses can infect all types of life forms, from animals and plants...

Body Weight, Obesity, and BMI

obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, and osteoarthritis. Obesity is most...

Antioxidants

that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage. Examples of antioxidants include...

Grains

animal consumption. There are two main types of commercial grain crops: cereals (e.g....

Vegan Diet for All ages

type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity.

Polyphenols are Antioxidants in Plant Food

in the response of plants to different types of stress: they contribute to healing by...

Fat

dietary fat have a mix of specific types of fats. Fats are made up of saturated and...

Protein

include antibodies, enzymes, and some types of hormones (insulin). There are about 20...