Tips for identifying, cutting, and enjoying a ripe kiwifruit. Olga Buntovskih/Getty Images Kiwifruits are kind of likepeachestheyre fuzzy on the outside and sweet and juicy on the inside. If youve ever been confused by a kiwi, its time to get to know them better. Photo:Olga Buntovskih/Getty Images Heres how to eat a kiwi, starting with the signs of ripeness. They dont look like much on the outside, so how do youtell when kiwis are ripe?...

Ozgur Coskun/Getty Images Yes, there is a right way and a wrong way to eat a lobster. Grab the body in one hand and the tail in the other, and twist in opposite directions. The tail will break off. Photo:Ozgur Coskun/Getty Images This will loosen the meat so that it comes out in one neat chunk. Break off the flippers at the end. Then insert your thumb into the flipper end of the tail, pushing the meat out the other end....

Make the most of your mangoes. Ins Joy/Getty Images If youre not addingmangoto savory, spicy, or sweet dishes, youre doing it wrong. There’s no single best way to enjoy this tropical delight. Photo:Ins Joy/Getty Images Whatever recipe you choose, they can vary between sweet and savory. Ready to discover how to eat a mango in many different ways? Spellman explains: Toripen a mango faster, put it in a bag of rice....

Plus, healthy and balanced recipes to try. After an overnight fast, breakfast helps replenish glucose levels, which supportsbrain functionand physical energy. However, the key to reaping these benefits is found in a balanced breakfast. Photo:Alexander Spatari/Getty Images But what exactly is a balanced breakfast, and what components does it contain? Well explain all that and then share some of our favorite balanced breakfast recipes, here! What Is a Balanced Breakfast? Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Food Stylist: Claire Spollen...

And avoid staining your clothing red! Anna Blazhuk Pomegranatesare a vibrant, ruby-red fruit with an unusual composition. Although beautiful, the skin is tough and leathery, and the white pith thick and bitter. Photo:Anna Blazhuk Keep reading for tips on how to eat a pomegranate! The skin should be smooth, vibrantly colored, and free of blemishes, spots, and cracks. This method is effective, but messier than the water strategy. Mikkel Vang...

Dont judge a fruit by its spiky cover. It goes by several other names, including eastern prickly pear, Indian fig, and the devils tongue. Cactus fruits bloom on the edges of the flat pads of a cactus. Photo:Yulia Reznikov/Getty Images So, cactus fruit must be peeled or cut before the flesh can be eaten and enjoyed raw. Cactus fruits are juicy, soft, and refreshing. Look for cactus fruits that feel heavy for their size....

Not really sure what to do with a dragon fruit? This guide is for you. But this gorgeous, nutrient-packed fruit can sometimes be complicated to consume. Yulia Reznikov/Getty Images Yulia Reznikov/Getty Images What Is Dragon Fruit? Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit native to southern Mexico and Central America. Something else that adds to their mystique? To pick one that’s perfectly ripe and sweet, look for bright, evenly-colored pink skin....

Our advice for enjoying this tropical fruit at home. Rawi Bunyarak/Getty Images Guavas are green-skinned tropical fruits with an aromatic scent and distinct flavor: sweet and tart. You may be familiar with guava, but have you ever bought one at thegrocery storeand prepared it yourself? Photo:Rawi Bunyarak/Getty Images What Is a Guava? All guavas also have small, edible seeds and are packed with key nutrients. More specifically, guavas are an excellent source ofvitamin C,fiber, andpotassium, among other nutrients....

Make the most of this fall snack. Keep reading for more! What Are Pumpkin Seeds? Photo:Safak Oguz/Getty Images As you may have guessed, pumpkin seeds are the seeds found inside pumpkins. Other examples of culinary seeds include sunflower seeds and flax seeds. Technically, there are two types of pumpkin seeds you should know. Getty Images Whole pumpkin seeds have a different mouthfeel and taste than pepitas. Ally Rosen, MS, RDN, CPT, describes this taste as crunchy and earthy....

Falling asleep at night is easier said than done. “Ruminating increases arousal, making it much harder to fall asleep.” The cure?Set up a good bedtime routine, with a few of these wind-down ideas. Photo: Getty Images Turn off your screens. To start the wind-down process, Kennedy recommendsturning off screens at least one hour before bed. That starts with your phone and computer, and then shutting off the television. But we need to take time to process or reflect on the day before going to bed....

Sleep experts share what to do and what to avoid. The best course of action lies somewhere in the middle. Everybody wakes up in the middle of the night, says Philip Lindeman, MD, PhD. Photo:jhorrocks/Getty Images This cycle can include interludes of getting up to use the bathroom and then going back to sleep. In fact, Lindeman adds that you may not even remember many of these awakenings happening. Dont worry if your eyes are open or closed because it doesnt matter....

Giving your pothos a boost can lead to lush, impressive results. Firn/Getty Images Has yourpothosbeen looking a bit drab lately? Applying fertilizer can give pothos whatever nutrients it may be lacking and help stimulate growth. Photo:Firn/Getty Images But, knowing how to fertilize pothos correctly is vital to ensure your plant thrives. What Kind of Fertilizer Should You Use on Pothos? Expert gardener Mike Murphy suggests using a balanced liquid fertilizer of 10-10-10 or 20-20-20 NPK....

Don’t be embarrassed, we’re all in this together. Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Images Whats the one thing all kitchens have in common other than a refrigerator and stove? The answer is, in many cases, a junk drawer. Photo:Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Images While convenient, these spaces can become incredibly cluttered if left unchecked. Trust us, we get it. Dont forget to get rid of or relocate things you have multiples of. Only Keep Whats Useful You dont need to keep everything in your junk drawer....