Fruits

As per reports, the hike in prices of fuel has led to skyrocketing prices of essential commodities; fruits and vegetables across the metro cities in India. “The regular increase in fuel prices directly impacts the vendors and buyers. The prices of the fruits and vegetables have gone up,” said a vegetable vendor. Notably, the prices of tomatoe, chilie, radish, pumpkin, and gourds are seeing record highs.

Nutritionist Karishma Chawla says that one needs to be careful about how and when to consume fruits and juices to manage blood sugar levels. To avoid insulin spike, Karishma recommends consuming whole fruits rather than juice in the first half of the day. Meanwhile, juices can be consumed post rigorous workouts. Besides, she suggests avoiding fruits after meals citing indigestion and limiting high sugary fruits to twice a week.

Food Processing and Railways Ministries have together decided to grant a 50% subsidy for transporting selected fruits and vegetables in the Kisan Rail, with immediate effect. Reportedly, the Ministry of Food processing industries will bear the cost of the subsidization. The financial aid was granted under the ministry's 'Operation Green- TOP to Total' scheme. As per the notification, fruits which were awarded subsidy include Mango, Banana,… read-more