We’re all aware of the infamous “beer belly” but why does alcohol make us fat? Well, the answer to that question is two-fold: Firstly, alcohol is highly calorific, containing 7kcal per gram and it can easily be over-consumed. Compared to other components in our diets, alcohol is more calorie-dense than …
W is for Watermelon At over 90% water, the watermelon is a great summer refresher. ๐ The watermelon originates from South Africa and is related to the cantaloupe ๐, pumpkin ๐ and cucumber ๐ฅ ๐ Fat free, low salt and low in calories – the watermelon is a great snack …
U is for Ugli Fruit This isn’t a fruit that is seen often but is a sweet fruit, similar to the taste of an orange but with an added tang – similar to that of a grapefruit! ๐ The Ugli fruit is also known as the Jamaican Tangelo and Uniq …
Q is for Quince It’s a bit of a struggle finding a fruit beginning with Q but here it is… the Quince. It’s not a common fruit in the Western world but you may have heard of quince jelly, or quince jam. It has a bit of a reputation for …
P is for Pineapple Juicy, refreshing, delicious. The king of tropical fruits, it even comes with it’s own green spiky crown. ๐ Fresh pineapple is the only known source of an enzyme called bromelain ๐ Bromelain helps digest protein and has anti-inflammatory properties [PLEASE NOTE: Bromelain supplementation is NOT recommended …