Fruit and Vegetables Archives - The Wellness Nerd

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Does Avocado Cause Bloating & Gas? Find Reasons, and Solutions, Here

May 2, 2023 by The Wellness Nerd

If you find yourself getting bloated and gassy after eating avocados – or dishes containing them like guacamole – you might be wondering if you have to give them up completely – and the answer is probably not. But here’s what you need to know about why avocado causes gas. You know that saying every …

Why Cauliflower is Cool (and a yummy recipe by Sabrina Ghayour)

July 16, 2022November 5, 2017 by The Wellness Nerd

It started with cauliflower rice, grew rapidly with cauliflower pizza bases – but now I think we’ve reached peak floret-fabulousness. Cauliflower is officially cool. In the last few weeks when I’ve been out and about I’ve seen it popped into salads, tossed in buffalo sauce as a vegan alternative to chicken wings and even served …

What Is: Purple Sweet Potato Latte

December 25, 2022May 31, 2017 by The Wellness Nerd

I always feel left out of cafe culture. I don’t like coffee, I’m fussy about how my tea is made and hot chocolate means whipped cream and an extra hour’s running to get rid of it, but I have discovered a new love – the Purple Sweet Potato Latte – and yes, it does include …

How to Tell if You’re a Supertaster – and Why It’s So Important to Know

September 13, 2022December 6, 2015 by The Wellness Nerd

Eating vegetables is a pretty essential part of living a healthy life. They are packed with vitamins and minerals we need, they contain lots of antioxidants that protect our body from ageing and damage from pollutants and other toxins – and they are low in calories, but fill you up which makes them very good …

What are Kiwi Berries? Health Benefits and How to Eat Them Explained

November 21, 2022September 20, 2015 by The Wellness Nerd

What are kiwi berries? If you’re asking that after seeing them in the supermarket, we’ve been there. And so we’re about to answer all your questions – including whether you eat them whole or not.

What Are Kalettes? Are They Healthy & How do You Cook Them? We Found Out

April 21, 2023November 29, 2014 by The Wellness Nerd

Aww, look at the little frilly greenery below. Now boil it, boil it until it goes slightly soft and fry it with bacon, or serve it with your Xmas dinner, heck, the truly adventurous among you might even start popping them in your stir-fries spiced up with garlic and ginger because while it might look …