Dragon fruit can look intimidating if you’ve never handled one in its natural form before. You may also be curious about what ways you can indulge yourself in the flavorful fruit.
This article is all about how to eat dragon fruit. That includes scrumptious recipes as well as how to identify and select prime candidates for your consumption. Plus, we delve into the nutritional perks—spoiler alert, there are quite a few.
How to eat dragon fruit:
Buy ripe ones only.Cut it up and eat it raw.Use it in a smoothie.Try sorbet.
What Is Dragon Fruit?
Admit it—you must be at least a little interested in the origins of this ...
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How To Choose The Best Fish To Eat
There are so many species and variations of fish out there; it can be a little overwhelming.
We’re here to help you with how to choose the best fish to eat.
We detail all the factors you should look at while you shop, and discuss the top 10 healthiest fish to pick.
How to choose the best fish to eat:
Top 10 fish for health.How to choose fresh fish.Fresh vs. canned fish.Mercury content.
What to Consider when Choosing the Best Fish to Eat
We’ll give you a few pointers to keep in mind both before and after you head to the grocery store.
This includes the demystifying mercury warnings and explaining how to ...
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What Is The Plate Method?
There’s an abundance of dietary strategies out there to get you feeling and looking better. The hard part isn’t finding one—it’s choosing one that suits you.
In this article, we discuss what is the plate method? You’ll learn how this technique works, and whether or not it can help you achieve your wellness goals. We also share the pros and cons for you to compare.
Learn what the plate method is:
How does it work?What do you eat?The plate method for weight loss.Disadvantages.
What Is the Plate Method, and How Does It Work?
The plate method is appealingly straightforward—there’s no need to calculate macros or ...
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A Psychiatrist’s Guide on How to Handle Pandemic Anxiety
There’s no doubt that the world has drastically changed in the last month. COVID-19 has gripped the globe. Drastic measures are being taken - and for good reason.
Here in the U.S., we are all being encouraged to play our part in "flattening the curve." School is out, bars and restaurants are closed, and everyone is staying home.
Let's be honest - things are heavy right now. There are many who are panicked or uncomfortable with the state of the world. Instead of allowing fear to completely take over, there are strategies that you can use to take care of your mental health.
Dr. Jenny Tumba, a Psychiatrist at UW Madison, has outlined ...
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15 Tips To Drink More Water
We’ve all heard the phrase “drink more water” at some point in our lives—whether from our parents, health-conscious friends, or online.
At the same time, most of us encounter the same hurdles when we try to put it into practice. We bring a bottle to work and promptly forget it, or choose tastier beverages over plain old H2O.
Perhaps what feels like never-ending trips to the bathroom act as a deterrent. Either way, our article covers 15 tips to drink more water. We also share motivations to keep you moving in the right direction.
How to drink more water:
Know your body’s needs.Set reminders.Invest in a bottle.Set ...
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A Nutritionist’s Guide On How To Not Be Hungry
I've been working as a nutrition coach for over three years now. Of course, everyone comes to me from different backgrounds and with different goals. But more often that not, I get the same question. People want to know how to not be hungry all the time.
My number one goal when working with anyone is to help them find the joy in food. Part of that includes...actually eating food! And it makes me sad to say that, in general, people aren't eating enough.
Or - in other cases - their caloric intake is really high, but the actual nutrients they're consuming is really low. This is usually due to the fact that their diet is made up of the ...
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Your Guide To Keto Restaurants
Eating has always been a social activity. It’s ingrained in
us and in our culture to share food with the ones we love.
It’s such a good feeling to sit around a table and break bread (figuratively, of course, if you follow paleo or keto…ha) with friends, family, co-workers, or partners.
Speaking of diets, that’s where eating can become a
bit more complicated. Most often, we have people who want to stick to a
specific way of eating but they’re just not sure what they should eat. What are
the foods to pile on your plate and which ones should be avoided?
That’s why we’ve created so many (SO MANY) resources to help
with this. ...
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What I Eat In A Day – Keto Edition
The keto craze is at an all-time high right now. And it shows no signs of slowing down.
From Kim Kardashian to Jenna Jameson, even the most abstract (we’ll call it that…) of celebrities are hopping on the keto train.
It’s no wonder why keto is all the rage. While everyone has different reasons why they love keto, the most common praise is that you see results - and fast. Because of the drastic reduction of carbs, most people see a pretty quick drop off in weight.
Obviously, that’s a huge selling point.
Keto Benefits
But there are other benefits worth talking about because health and wellness goes way (weigh?) beyond the ...
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Your Guide To Dry Brushing
Summer is coming.
While I love summer, it is almost terrifying to think that within a few weeks, it will be time to expose my legs to the elements and potentially blind onlookers with my very pale skin.
Winter surely can take a toll on you mentally and physically, but luckily there are ways we can prepare and get summer-ready.
Prepping for summer seems to be a time for experimentation thanks to the multiple beauty crazes that are promoted on Instagram by celebrities and influencers alike.
Aside from detox diets, juice cleanses and the latest yoga practices, dry brushing has become the latest trend in the beauty world. Celebs ...
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How To Take Great Food Photos
As you know, a picture is worth a thousand words and these days, maybe even thousands of ‘likes’.
Instagram has not only allowed us to take a glimpse into every day life of your friends, but also even your ex-boyfriend’s cousin’s French Bulldog named ‘Edwin’.
With that being said, the majority of people on social media want to put their best face forward when it comes to their fitness, free time and finally (my personal favorite) food.
For those who would rather contribute to a feed full of desserts, smoothies and tasty dishes instead of Insta- models or The Kardashian’s, keep on reading!
Here are some tips and tricks to help ...
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