A new year has started, along with the lists of resolutions, projects, and goals to achieve, topped first and foremost with the quest for the best new diet and "detox" program to get rid of the "toxins" and extra kilos left over from the holidays…
We now know more than ever that a daily regime high in fruits and vegetables is the best to promote vitality and good health, and prevent cancer and other diseases. Plus, we all know that since the body is made of at least 70% water, we do need to stay hydrated. Sometimes a headache is just a simple message from your body to remind you to drink a glass of water . . . or to have a slice of watermelon.
1. Watermelon is made of 92% water, so it is really hydrating. And as we know, water is vital for a healthy body.
We know that there are good fats like mono and polyunsaturated fats that are contained in vegetable oils such as extra virgin olive oil, and bad fats like saturated fat and trans fats that are harmful to your health and should be avoided.