The watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) is a unique fruit from southern Africa. An interesting fact about the watermelon is that the fruit has a gender.

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Fructose is often used as a sugar substitute in diet products. The calorie-reduced foods are supposed to help you lose weight, but in reality they can lead to even more weight gain, as fructose makes many people eat more.

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Yoghurt is a healthy source of protein, calcium, magnesium and other essential nutrients. The active bacteria in yoghurt support the intestinal flora and ensure healthy digestion. Much cheaper than supermarket yoghurt is homemade yoghurt, which also allows you to add the desired amount of sugar and fruit and, if you eat it quickly, does not need any preservatives.

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Negative calories are foods that consume more calories during the digestive process than they contain. Many diets use the concept of negative calories for weight loss. They are based on the theory that certain foods can be eaten in unlimited quantities because the calories they burn exceed the energy value they contain.

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Rhubarb is readily grown in the home vegetable garden because it grows particularly well in the German climate. The rhubarb stalks are suitable as a vegetable garnish as well as a healthy dessert. It is also said that rhubarb adds golden accents to blond hair due to the dyes it contains.

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Algae contain a variety of minerals, including special antibiotic and antiviral nutrients that humans need and that land plants do not possess. These include laminarin, fucoidan and alginate compounds. As a marine plant, algae are naturally rich in iodine and iron. Those who have little experience of Asian cuisine, in which algae are widely used, are often unsure how to actually cook them.

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Summer temperatures invite you to enjoy sweet, cold drinks, but unfortunately many drinks are full of hidden calories. In fact, 300 extra calories a day are easily consumed just from drinks through sodas, sports drinks, fruit juice drinks and other sweetened liquids. The danger is that sweet drinks taste good and don't fill you up, so on a hot day you often drink far too many of these refreshing drinks. Here are some summer drinks with few calories:

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The good thing about summer is that the heat reduces the craving for heavy and fatty meals. But even with light snacks, you should pay attention to calories and nutritional value. Here are some suggestions for summer snacks for people who are also watching their weight.

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Rice is cooked by boiling or steaming and becomes soft through the absorption of hot water. The rice grains soak up water from the cooking pot until they are saturated. The excess cooking water is then poured off.

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Are you missing an ingredient or two for your recipe? Some ingredients can easily be substituted and produce almost the same delicious result.

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