A kiwi’s humble, small, brown packaging may not be visually enticing, but open it up and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at its vibrant and juicy contents. You may also be surprised to learn that kiwis are considered one of the most nutritionally dense fruits. Here’s why you … [Read more...] about Don’t underestimate this small but mighty fruit. 7 reasons to eat more kiwi
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Sweet treat! 6 Easy fruits to plant in your garden
Last week we wrote about five of the easiest veggies to grow if you’re new to gardening. This week we’re back with the easy-to-grow fruit edition! When it comes to growing fruit, plenty of water is the key for sweet, juicy flavor so make sure you’ve got effective irrigation set … [Read more...] about Sweet treat! 6 Easy fruits to plant in your garden
Eat this amount of fruit daily to significantly lower diabetes risk
As you may already know, fruit is an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals. A recent study, however, shows that just the right amount of your favorite natural treats may go a long way in reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Coming from Edith Cowan … [Read more...] about Eat this amount of fruit daily to significantly lower diabetes risk
Sneaking grapes into your diet may help protect your skin from UV damage
If grapes are among your staple snacks, then we have good news for you! According to a recent study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, eating these delicious fruits can help protect your skin against damage from ultraviolet light (UV). The findings show that eating … [Read more...] about Sneaking grapes into your diet may help protect your skin from UV damage
Don’t throw away your banana peels. Do this instead
With bananas being such a delicious and healthy snack, it’s no wonder that people in the US eat as much as 3.2 billion pounds of these tasty treats every year. The problem, however, is that most banana peels are tossed away once the sweet fleshy part is eaten. This not only … [Read more...] about Don’t throw away your banana peels. Do this instead