56 Days to Fitness
All about diet and nutrition, including tips on choosing the best foods for optimum health.
Will eating an apple a day keep the doctor away? Apples are sweet, edible fruits produced by the apple tree (Malus pumila). There are over 7,500 varieties of apples; they come in red, yellow, and green. The skin is thin but sturdy, while the inner . . .
Christopher Columbus once referred to papaya as the “fruit of the angels” because of its many health benefits. The fruit of the Carica papaya plant, papaya is a delicious, fragrant yellow fruit that can be eaten in its raw form or blended into . . .
What is a keto diet? The ketogenic diet is incredibly popular nowadays — offering a low-carb, high-fat way of eating to help burn body fat and improve energy levels. While it’s very similar to many low-carb diets, the ketogenic diet specifically . . .
Pineapple (scientific name: Ananas comosus) is a delicious tropical fruit. It is extremely versatile, and you can consume it in a variety of ways. You can enjoy pineapples on their own, as a smoothie, or add them as an ingredient in salads and homemade . . .
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 . . .