After several days of delicious holiday leftovers, you may be feeling a little sluggish and full – both physically and mentally. Get your body moving again and keep it rolling by adding fresh fruit to your diet.
Fresh fruit often gets overlooked during the colder months. The health benefits of fruit make it worth the conscious effort to include it in your diet! Fruit is naturally low in fat, sodium and calories. Fruit is a great source of fiber which keeps our bowels in check. Fruit can help to maintain a healthy blood pressure, lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease. (www.choosemyplate.gov)
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| Fresh bananas and blueberries mixed into my oatmeal. |
Here are some tips for making fresh fruit accessible and appealing to you and your family:
· * Keep a bowl of fresh fruit on your kitchen
counter or table.
· * Cut-up fruit and keep it in your refrigerator to grab for a quick
snack.
· * No time to prep fruit? Check out the produce section of your grocery store for pre-cut packages of fresh fruit.
· * Add some pizzazz to your fruit choices by trying something new. There are so many varieties of apples and pears - grab one you’ve never had before! Check out fruits that are in season. You’re sure to find some unique ones such as a cactus pear, feijoa, kumquat or persimmons.
* Serve fruit with your meals.
Next time you stop at the grocery, don't fly through the produce section without grabbing a few pieces of fruit. Your body will thank you!
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