Firstly, we would like to take this opportunity to wish a happy new year to everyone from all here at Benefits of Eating, let’s make 2013 a great year! We hope that your new year’s resolution will be to follow our simple guides to eat a healthy and more balanced diet. We also hope that you...

This sweet citrus fruit is definitely one of the most popular fruits in the world therefore we could not wait to examine its benefits. Either eaten fresh or squeezed for it’s delicious juice, oranges contain high amounts of antioxidants.   Nutrition Facts   Vitamin C A lot is...

There are possibly many people who feel confused about the pros and cons of eating meat products. Different news stories either praise or are negative towards meat, however in this case we gathered information from both sides. After our summary you might think actually both sides and right...

Grapes have played a massive part in our history and culture. This sweet fruit can be used fresh or dried as well as pressed for juice and wine. Grapes make a great healthy snack for those moments when you need some extra energy and freshness. The grapes we usually buy are seedless – red or...

Also known as beet, this root vegetable (and its juice) is back in fashion at the moment and can be seen on restaurant menus across the globe. This is mainly a result of the positive evidence on its health benefits discovered over the past few years. Additionally, beetroot is a local product...

The word ‘pineapple’ originates from Tupi languages in South America meaning ‘excellent fruit’. There are three main ingredients which make this fruit special – vitamin C, Manganese and Bromelain.   A full cup of pineapple provides almost the whole amount vitamin C you need...

These nuts are seeds to the evergreen cashew tree therefore are nutritionally very rich. Although high in calories, these are the quality calories providing your body with unsaturated fatty acids, protein, minerals and vitamins, whilst holding no cholesterol! Glycaemic Control Studies have...

  Goat’s cheese has become increasingly popular product alongside the rising numbers of people who have low tolerance of cow’s milk products. The tradition of making goat cheese is however more than thousand years old therefore the variations of it on the market are countless....

In the food industry chickens for food are referred to as broilers. People have been using this meat for centuries and today it is definitely the most popular protein source in our modern day diets. Some nutritional facts might vary depending on the recipe you choose to prepare, for example...

This term is practically a composition of two words – nutrition and pharmaceutical. Nutraceuticals are foods which provide medical benefits (scientifically proven) in order to fight and prevent chronic diseases. The products considered to be nutraceuticals are all fortified foods, dietary...

Like tomatoes cucumber is actually a fruit however people think of it as a vegetable and use it in different ways for preparing food, using in cosmetology or eating raw. The taste of cucumbers is mild, watery; almost melon-like thus makes it a very refreshing product to eat in a hot summer...

  There has been a lot of confusion surrounding coconuts as it’s parts are used to prepare different types of products which have very different nutritional properties – some very healthy, some more controversial. We will try to clear the air and look at the different benefits...