56 Days to Fitness
All about diet and nutrition, including tips on choosing the best foods for optimum health.
While mangoes used to be an exotic rarity, this tropical fruit can now be found in supermarkets in many parts of the world. With their bright colors and juicy pulp, mangoes not only enrich desserts and smoothies, but are also used in cooking (for example . . .
We all know the old saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”, but how many people know the health benefits of oranges? Oranges are a juicy and delicious fruit that can be enjoyed in many ways. They are delicious on their own or used as part . . .
There are many different types of cooking oils available today and there are various considerations when it comes to choosing the best oil for cooking. Oils have different smoking points at which they lose many of their nutrients and may, in fact, . . .
There are many varieties of grapes worldwide which are used for wine, dried as raisins or currants, cooked, or enjoyed raw. Grapes are sweet berries and are one of the earliest agricultural crops dating back as far as 8,000 years ago.
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Organic foods have increased in popularity over the last decades. Most people believe organic food is healthier, safer, and tastes better than regular food. It’s also a common perception that going organic is good for the environment. But it cannot . . .
Ever wondered what are the health benefits of avocado? It is smooth, it is creamy, and it has an unmistakably subtle flavor. Avocado is the only fruit that contains more fat than sugar, most of which are monounsaturated fats, which are good for your . . .
We have all heard that soft drinks are detrimental to our health, but did you know there is actual scientific research proving why soft drinks are bad for you? Soft drinks are those bubbly, sugary drinks often referred to as soda pop, soda, tonic, . . .
Protein is a macronutrient, which means it is needed by the body in large quantities. Our bodies need protein to develop, maintain, and grow. Our immune system, organs, hair, digestion, and so forth are all affected by protein. To put it simply, protein . . .
The health benefits of coffee are still being discovered. Every day there seems to be new breakthroughs announcing that coffee can actually prolong your life and reduce your chance of picking up various diseases. We examine a few of these claims that . . .
Sugar is present in almost every food that we eat. The problem is, the human body is not designed to consume high levels of sugar, and this can be detrimental to one’s health. Some of the issues may seem minor, but the dangers of sugar may be more . . .