Everyone knows that introducing healthier foods into their diet is a good idea. Fruits and vegetables are really what they are talking about. Of course, there are probably lots of foods that can be eliminated to have a healthier body.
Fruits are defined as the fleshy seed-bearing part of the plant that we all get to enjoy. Vegetables are plant parts that we eat, so technically all fruits are also vegetables.
The good thing about fruits is that we get to eat them. The recommended amount of fruit for your day is five to nine pieces. Fruit can make the best breakfast. It's light, full of energy and nutrients, and very tasty. Fruit hydrates the body and helps the diet levels.
Fruit can be added in your diet in so many ways:
- Juice. Just make sure it is pure juice, not flavored water. The organic kind is the best.
- Smoothies. A tasty treat for breakfast or an energizing snack in the afternoon. Add your favorite supplement and go.
- On your breakfast cereal. Bananas and strawberries are perfect on your favorite whole grain oats.
- Dried Fruit. A perfect snack for the afternoon munchies. Eat as much as you like.
- Salads. Add apples and grapes into your boring salad and add some zing. Talk about refreshing.
- Jellies and Jams. Pancakes, toast, and bagels. What a classy touch of natural goodness.
- Desserts. The after dinner course is the best, especially with nature's freshest fruits. Custards, ice cream, and chocolate. Yummy!
These mouthwatering flavors are tailored for your body. Eat as much as you like whenever you like. Preparing fruit ahead of time is one of the best ways to ensure a quality snack. Bring a pineapple home from the grocery store and immediately cut it up, placing it in refrigerator storage containers. When you are hungry for a snack, it is ready to go. It won't be so tempting to grab that bag of potato chips.
Getting started on a fruit diet can really help with children. When they start learning the benefits of fruits, they will be less likely to wander toward the junk food. Healthy snacks will help their bodies to perform to their potential.
To get the most out of fruits and vegetables, shop at a health food store. Organic fruits and veggies are free from chemical preservatives and herbicides. These chemicals can penetrate the skin of the fruit and get into your food. They drop the nutritional value to more than a fraction of organics.
About the Author
Robb Ksiazek writes and publishes information on healthy diets and body at Body-Mass-Index-4U.com. He believes that taking care of your body now will provide longevity and fulfillment.
