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1 OF 8 A seasonal detox is an effective way to clear your body of toxins, which will also speed up your metabolism and enhance your overall health. Start by decreasing the amount of sugar you consume, says Matt Dower, spa director at Mirbeau Inn & Spa in Skaneateles, NY. And that includes honey, molasses, and artificial sweeteners. "If you eat more sugar, you ask your body for more insulin, straining your pancreas and wearing yourself out," he says. "In the long term, this kind of habit can cause you to become chronically fatigued, diabetic, develop cancer, and pack on...

Eating fruit on a regular basis can boost health. However, not all fruits are created equal. Some of them provide unique health benefits. Here are the 5 healthiest fruits on earth. 1. Grapefruit Share on Pinterest Grapefruit is one of the healthiest citrus fruits. Besides being a good source of vitamins and minerals, it is known for its ability to aid weight loss and reduce insulin resistance.For example, in a study in 91 people, those who ate half a fresh grapefruit before meals lost 2.9 pounds (1.3 kg) more weight than those who didn’t (1).In the same study, the grapefruit group...

Learn some interesting information about Fiji while enjoying a range of fun facts and trivia! Read about the capital city, population, major industries, popular sports, date of independence and much more. 1. Fiji is officially called the Republic of Fiji.2. Fiji gained independence from the British Empire in 1970 after 96 years as a British colony.3. Native Fijians of Melanesian and Polynesian ancestry make up 54% of the population. Under British rule, Indian servants were brought to Fiji to work in the sugarcane fields. Descendants of these Indian labourers are called Indo-Fijians and currently make up around 40% of the...