Sustainability is key in today’s business environment. Welcome to the first Sustainability Report from Dole plc since Total Produce plc and Dole Food Company joined forces to create a global leader in the fresh produce industry. Our commitment is to provide safe, high-quality fresh produce that is good for people, for nature and for food.
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Are you eating enough fruit and vegetables?
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If you love blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or strawberries and suffer from type 2 diabetes, the Dole Food Company Nutrition Institute has good news for you. According to recent studies in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, eating more of any berry-type could lower your risk of type 2 diabetes by 18%. For every 17 grams of berries eaten per day (that’s about 13 blueberries, nine raspberries, two blackberries or one big strawberry), the risk of type 2 diabetes dropped by 5%. Scientists attribute this to anthocyanins – this is the phytonutrient that gives berries their vibrant colour. Anthocyanins pack both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory power, which means they counteract free radical damage, manage inflammation and reduce blood glucose and insulin resistance. Anthocyanins can also aid in the metabolism of sugars and fats. All this can help you to lower your risk of type 2 diabetes.
Healthier awesome foods are always best. Whether weight loss is your goal or you simply want to improve your health, eating more fruits and vegetables should be high on your to-do list. The idea of eating more fruits and vegetables may seem daunting, but it does not have to be hard and you don’t have to make major changes to your lifestyle. All you need to do is to equip yourself with all the right knowledge from Dole Food Company.
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