Learn to Love: Kiwis

Last week, YumSugar had a box of kiwis up for grabs, but she was having trouble finding any takers. Kiwis are a polarizing fruit, but they’re definitely a healthy food worth trying . This fuzzy-skinned fruit is packed with vitamin C: one medium kiwi contains about 70.5 mg of C , just slightly less than one medium orange. Better yet, buy organic, and vitamin C and polyphenol levels are even higher. With just 50 calories per kiwi, the green flesh is also high in vitamin E, potassium, and dietary fiber . You can peel them or add a bit of texture by leaving the skin on (vigorously washed of course). They’re good in fruit salads and green salads . Can’t convince your friends to eat kiwi? Perhaps you’d have more luck serving up a kiwi cocktail .

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Fit Tip: Fix Your Desk Posture With What You Wear

It’s easy when you’re sitting at a desk all day to forget about keeping your posture in line . You’re focused on office duties and the day’s stresses, and before you know it you’re slouching again. Here’s a tip for remembering your posture: wear a tight shirt! It’s much more comfortable to sit up straight if you’re wearing a tighter shirt; slouch, and your tummy pushes out against the fabric. If you’re focused on keeping your stomach looking flat, you’ll also remember to whip your posture into shape. A loose top, however, hides your stomach and gives you an excuse to stay hunched over. (And check out how this Fit reader improved her posture !) Do you have any other tips for better posture at work?

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What Does Your RDI Look Like: Vitamin C

I don’t worry too much about vitamin C, since citrus fruits are high in the vitamin and eat some just about every day, especially during the Summer. This vitamin is beneficial for protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling. An adult woman doesn’t need much - 75 mg of vitamin C a day . Since it’s a common vitamin found in many foods, it’s easy to get your RDI, but you want to make sure not to consume more than 2,000 mg a day. Taking too much can lead to dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, kidney stones (because the kidneys filter waste from your blood), and inflammation of the stomach lining. Are you getting your RDI? To find out what surprising foods contain vitamin C, read more. Food Amount of Vitamin C 1 medium orange 82.8 mg 1 medium tangerine 23.5 mg Half a grapefruit 45.5 mg 1 cup orange juice 124 mg 1 cup tangerine juice 76.6 mg 1 cup grapefruit juice 93.9 mg 1/2 cup papaya, cubed 43.3 mg 1 medium kiwi 70.5 mg 6 medium strawberries 42.6 mg 1/2 cup cantaloupe, balled 32.5 mg 1/2 cup guava 188.5 mg 1/2 cup pineapple 39.5 mg 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 95 mg 1/2 cup raw broccoli 40.6 mg 1/2 cup cooked kale 26.7mg

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