My first post this week is about some exotic decisions when it comes to choosing what types of fruit to add to your diet. Fruits are extremely healthy (duuh) and the best snack you could hope for. However, if bananas and apples have lost their taste for you as you consume them every day, there are options available!
My first suggestion for you is avocado. Yes, I know it contains a good amount of calories, but all you need is a quarter of a piece per day. Avocados are a very good source of fiber, non-saturated fats, vitamin B, K and B6 and potassium. The best option is to add it to your salad, as its taste is quite bland. What I do is mash it up with a little bit of honey to make it sweeter. (Always go for honey instead of white sugar!)
Pomegranate is another good choice when it comes to picking fruits. This fruit also contains a lot of fiber, it lower the cholesterol level in your system and attacks the fats that tend to be stored in your belly! Sounds good!
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The last fruit I will recommend is grapefruit. Yes, it is pretty bitter. BUT, it is considered one of the foods with negative calories. Got your attention? Well, that's not true. But, don't stop reading now. Grapefruit only contains about 74 calories per serving and is believed to help the liver break the fat down. Nice, huh?
So, what's your favorite fruit? I would love to see your choice in the comments below:)) And don't forget - fruit is healthy, healthy is fit!
I love avocados, but I prefer them salty :) When it comes to fruits I often blend bananas, kiwis, some honey and a little bit of milk into a tasty milk shake :)
ReplyDeleteMay sounds weird but one or two drinks a day also help the organism to reduce HDL-cholesterol levels (or bad chlesterol). It contains a lot of calories but 1-2 drinks a day can lower you chance of getting any heart-related problems in the future.
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Yes, this is quite true for red wine, but there will be a special post dedicated to that! :)
DeleteI've came across an article about grapefruit not interacting very well with some medications. I get that you might not be living healthily with them, but sometimes you just need them. So, here it is -- http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/grapefruit-juice-interaction-with-drugs-can-be-deadly-1.1253489 . And, just in case, are there any substitutes to grapefruit? My favorite fruit is oranges but I doubt it works as good.
ReplyDeleteAdding to this exotic post, I would suggest all you fruit lovers try to include pineapple to your diet. It greatly supports the immune system and improves digestion. Moreover, it is extremely delicious and full of minerals and vitamins.
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