Fruit
Eating This Low-Carb Summer Fruit May Also Prevent Cancer – Health Digest
Jackf/Getty Images If you’re craving a delicious low-carb fruit that’s a whole boatload of refreshing on a hot summer day, you don’t have to look any further than peaches. Rich in antioxidants and essential minerals and nutrients, a medium-sized peach only has 58 calories and 14 grams […]
Where Do Fruit Flies Lay Eggs And What Happens When You Eat Them? – Health Digest
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images You’re sitting at home in your favorite chair, scrolling through your social media feed. From the corner of your eye, you notice something small and black darting around, near your face. You stop for a moment, chalking it up to eye strain from too […]
The Low-Carb Fruit Snack That Can Help You Poop Fast – Health Digest
Ingwervanille/Getty Images No matter your age or gender, constipation affects everyone at some point in their life. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, 16 out of every 100 people suffer from constipation, a number that jumps to 33 out of every […]
The Tropical Fruit You Can Eat Before Bed To Sleep Better – Health Digest
Inside Creative House/Shutterstock Slightly tart, slightly sweet, and completely refreshing, pineapple is one of the world’s most popular tropical fruits. While it’s a common addition to colorful fruit salads and makes occasional (if somewhat controversial) appearances on pizza, it also offers many health benefits. Pineapple is rich […]
A Sour Fruit Known For Its Sleep Benefits Can Also Slow Down Aging – Health Digest
Vlada_maestro/Getty Images Explorers still haven’t found the fountain of youth. But you may be able to fight off aging — and stop losing sleep over every laugh line — with a particularly tart fruit. Lemons? Limes? Nope. The pro-bedtime fruit that’s good for your skin and destined […]
An Underrated Fruit That’s Tiny In Size Could Reduce Your Risk Of Cancer – Health Digest
Nensuria/Getty Images In the United States, approximately four out of 10 people will get a cancer diagnosis within their lifetimes, according to the National Cancer Institute. (Read this to know the 2 biggest risk factors for cancer, according to a relatively new study.) If you want to […]
The Stinky Fruit That’s High In Potassium And Magnesium (And Might Reduce Blood Pressure) – Health Digest
Nicoleta Ionescu/Shutterstock Think of how your favorite fruit smells. Is it sweet? Maybe floral? If its odor is pleasant, it’s certainly not the tropical fruit that’s packed with potassium and magnesium but difficult for the nose to love. (Fortunately, if you can get past its stink, your […]
A Fruit Known For Helping You Poop Can Also Lower High Blood Pressure – Health Digest
Tom Werner/Getty Images High blood pressure is one of the most common yet dangerous health conditions, often developing without any noticeable symptoms. If you don’t get your blood pressure checked regularly, you might not even know you have it. That’s why high blood pressure is often called […]
A Popular Fruit That’s Good For Weight Loss Can Also Help Prevent Cancer – Health Digest
New Africa/Shutterstock If you’re following a high-protein or keto diet, fruit might not be at the top of your grocery list. But when it comes to weight loss as part of a balanced diet, fruit can actually be a helpful ally. While some fruits are naturally high […]
A Popular Fruit High In Sugar Can Actually Prevent Cancer, Diabetes, And High Cholesterol – Health Digest
Bernardbodo/Getty Images Fruits are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help keep your body healthy. That’s why most dietitians and health experts recommend getting a few servings of fruits (and vegetables) every day. However, some people on low-carb diets steer clear of fruit because they’re worried […]