Fit Fare

I’m sure you remember your first date, your first concert, and if you’ve had one, your first kumquat. That’s because kumquats, like the popular kids’ candy, Pop Rocks, explode with tart flavor in your mouth. (But they’re much healthier than candy, or I wouldn’t be writing about them here.)
Kumquats are native to China, and their […]

Want to eat foods that can help maintain your blood pressure, decrease the likelihood of cancer and cardiovascular disease, and help strengthen your immune system? Then eat more winter white produce such as cabbage, mushrooms, parsnips, and rutabagas. These fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of essential vitamins and minerals and are at their peak […]

Since it’s February 1st, there’s a good chance that you either have a cold or are tired of the cold. You’re not alone.
February is prime season for colds and flu as well as frigid, snowy weather in many parts of the country. Maybe you can’t jet to sultry Hawaii, but you can enjoy a little […]

Cinnamon has been getting a lot of press lately. Most of it started in June 2007, when
reporters and newscasters were urging people to sprinkle some cinnamon on their rice pudding (or anything else they liked) because it would lower their blood sugar levels.
The hype was the result of a study from Malmo University Hospital in […]

What’s hot this winter? Pomegranates. Eat them fresh, add them to a salad, drink the juice, or wash your skin with pomegranate soap; it is everywhere. Pomegranates have actually been hot for some time now. That’s because few foods provide as many health benefits.
Pomegranate seeds– tiny brilliant red rubies– pack a sweet tart punch. They’re […]

You’ve seen them in the market. You’ve admired their brilliantly colored orange skin. You’ve picked them up, perhaps even sniffed them, then put them back and purchased some pears instead.
Poor persimmons. They are winter gems but just aren’t as well known apples and pears. That might be about to change.
Though there are about a dozen […]

Repeat after me: I will not gain weight this holiday season. I will not gain weight this holiday season. I will not gain weight this holiday season.
Good! Now, just read the following tips, practice them faithfully, and you won’t.
1. Eat breakfast. Studies have shown that eating a nutritious breakfast helps you lose weight and keep […]

Feeling bloated? Everyone has those days—your jeans are too tight, you feel irritable, and you crave foods you should avoid, like salt. Though there are many causes for bloating, including premenstrual syndrome, flatulence, constipation, and indigestion, consuming too much sodium is a primary cause.
The average American consumes close to 4000 mg of sodium a day, […]

Your mother was right—warm milk really will help you fall asleep. Why? Because it contains tryptophan, an amino acid which your body converts to melatonin and serotonin, both believed to induce sleep.
Tryptophan is found primarily in dairy foods, such as milk, cheese, yogurt, and eggs; it is also found in oats, bananas, nuts, and poultry.
You […]

On Sunday, we’ll be getting an extra hour of sleep, and it looks like we need it. According to Mathias Basner, a sleep researcher at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, the average American gets 6.5 hours of sleep, about an hour less than in the 1950s.
Our bodies need sleep just like they need […]