With a red, rough outer skin, and a white, almost shiny surface beneath, lychee is a certainly a unique fruit. But what is lychee? Native to China, lychee’s cultivation dates back as far as 2,000 BC, but it was first… read more
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Don’t Take the Benefits of Pomegranates for Granted!
‘Tis the season for pomegranates! Ring in the New Year with this delicious, unique fruit perfect for a salad, dessert, cocktail — or even just by itself. This fun, multifaceted fruit stops ripening as soon as they are picked, making… read more
Florida Fruit: The Antioxidant Powerhouse Grapefruit
Grapefruit is a native Florida fruit full of health benefits. Grapefruit season kicks off as the weather turns cooler, usually around November, with peak sweetness from January through May. According to Medical News Today, grapefruit is packed with many nutrients,… read more
4 Healthy Ice Pop Recipes to Beat the Heat
As we all know, Florida can get unbearably hot in no time. Right now, it is not even summer yet and we are already sweating in our home offices as we wait out COVID-19. If you are anything like me,… read more
Exploring the Benefits of Eggplant
Eggplant. Aubergine. Guinea squash. Brinjal. Melongene. Did you know that these are all different names for the same item? Many of us conjure up an image of a dark purple oblong object with a stem at the top. However, not… read more
Avoca(do) Try This at Home!
BY SARAH CORREA-DIBAR If you favor fruit salads over lettuce-and-tomato salads, avocados are the exact solution to that problem because get this: avocados are fruits and healthy in more ways than one. Avocados are coined to be full of the… read more
We Tried It! Intro to Aerial at Gainesville Circus Center and Açaí Bowls
Are you looking for a tasty and healthy lunch option? Do you find yourself entranced by the aerial artists of Cirque de Soleil? From aerial classes to açaí bowls, the Wellness360 team has got you covered! Açaí Bowls Up until… read more