While apples get a lot of attention for their health benefits, pears should not be overlooked. The soft, sweet, buttery flesh of the pear makes this Fall fruit perfect for enjoying fresh or for using in healthy recipes, like these edamame and pear crostinis or this pear berry smoothie. Plus, there are so many varieties…
Ditching bagels and pasta on your low-carb diet is a pretty good idea since they’re made with refined flour, but forgoing all fruits? Not only will you miss out on the healthy nutrients and filling fiber that can help you consume fewer calories, but you’ll feel completely sad. You don’t have to live without that…
It’s recommended that women eat 25 to 30 grams of fiber each day to decrease the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, as well as some types of cancer, including breast cancer. Not only that, but fiber helps you stay regular, which decreases belly bloat, and it keeps you feeling full longer to…
Goji berries might seem like a brand-new trend (or a Gwyneth Paltrow pantry staple), but they’ve been used in traditional Chinese medicine since about 200 BC. And it’s no wonder that they’ve been used for so long – these little fruits are crazy powerful! These little red berries are delicious in both fresh and dried…
Mangoes are like nature’s candy, so organically sweet and full of flavor. The mango is also an incredibly dynamic fruit – it can mix into a salsa, salad, or smoothie. And no matter how you pair your mangoes, it’s like a bit of tropical paradise with every bite. Related Stories: 11 Healthy Smoothies to Help…
It’s hot out, so what better way to cool off than with hydrating cantaloupe? Comprised of over 90 percent water, the Summer melon is also an amazing source of potassium, fiber, and vitamins C and A. Sure, you could feast on a few slices, but these recipes are proof of how versatile the fruit can…
Yet another reason we’re obsessed with Summer: the seemingly endless bounty of fresh produce. What’s ripe in the warm months? Berries and cherries, stone fruit galore, lemons and limes, figs, melons, mangoes, and more! Dig into these fresh, healthy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, and snacks. Related Stories: 22 Produce-Packed Summer Salads That Help…
How do you take an already delicious piece of fruit and transform it into an ultradecadent, totally Instagrammable dessert? According to blogs and ‘grams everywhere: freeze it and cover it in dark chocolate (bonus points if you arrange it on marble). We’ve detected a bit of a healthy dessert trend that we’re totally not upset…
Juicy, BBQ “fruit-meat” sandwiches? Yes, please! Were you a fan of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit chewing gum as a kid? I sure was. Oddly enough, as a child, I never questioned what fruity flavor the gum was meant to mimic. It wasn’t until I found myself tasting the tropical fruit at a farmers market while honeymooning…
Get ready to drink more water this week. Staying away from sugary refreshments, like concentrated juices and carbonated sweetened beverages, is one of the best things you can do for your health. And we don’t have to tell you how important it is to stay hydrated. However, plain old water isn’t always as enticing to…
