When grocery stores spray produce with water, does that reduce their nutrient value?
Grocery stores mist certain fruits and vegetables to keep them from wilting and losing moisture. It is true that when vegetables are cooked or soaked in large amounts of water, certain vitamins will leach out into the water. Research is limited on grocery store misting, but it does not give reason to worry that it has negative effects. In fact, in at least one early study, misting even helped retain vitamin C in broccoli. Misting is mainly beneficial for lettuce, broccoli, green onions, cucumbers and fresh herbs that wilt easily without humidity. Others (such as onions, garlic, berries and cauliflower) should not be misted and deteriorate with too much moisture. Q: Can diet lower risk of lymphoma as much as it does other cancers? A: We still have much to learn about lymphoma’s link to diet. The strongest evidence at this time is the increased risk posed by being overweight. Excess body fat increases inflammation through the body and seems to affect immune function. In one study, obesit
