We all have cravings.
Sometimes those cravings lead us to junk food.
Things like Candy, Chips, Fast Foods, you get the picture.
Obviously fruit is the better choice.
Knowing the beneficial values of each kind will not only help with your over all health, but can aid on a fast decision when shopping.
Here is a list of fun fruits when them cravings try to make you go for the not so good foods.
1.
Apples, with the skin, 5 grams of fiber and flavonoid antioxidants.
2.
Apricots are a good source of vitamins A, C and E, potassium, iron and carotenoids.
3.
Bananas.
I am sure most have heard are a great source of potassium,about 400 mg.
4.
Berries are super high in powerful antioxidants, including vitamin C.
Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, & Strawberries.
Each holds less then 100 calories in a cup.
5.
Cantaloupes are packed with Vitamin C, potassium and carotenoid antioxidants.
6.
Cherries are very high in iron and disease-fighting flavonoids.
They also have potassium, magnesium, C and E, folate and heart-protective carotenoids.
Less then 100 calories in a cup of these as well.
7.
Citrus Fruits have high vitamin C content.
They are also a good source of folate, fiber and other antioxidants:
Kiwifruit, has more vitamin C then an orange.
It's also an excellent source of magnesium, potassium and vitamins A and E.
9.
Papayas are loaded with vitamin C, folate, & carotenoids 10.
Red Grapes contain iron, potassium, fiber and powerful antioxidants.
Other then eating these fruits plain, there is a wide variety of ways to help incorporate them into fun healthy meals the whole family will enjoy.
Some times it can be some what of a chore to get the kids involved in eating fruits & veggies.
I suggest try the old fruit & Jello method.
Thats always a winner with the kids.
I don't mind it myself to be honest.
Freezing certain kinds of fruit can be a good choice.
Looking up how to dry them out can be another one if you don't want to pay for them at the grocery store.
In all,I am sure you will agree there are a lot of fruits out there to pick over junk food.
So the next time you go reaching for a bag of chips, or that candy bar, I hope you remember there are other things better for you & your family.
Sometimes those cravings lead us to junk food.
Things like Candy, Chips, Fast Foods, you get the picture.
Obviously fruit is the better choice.
Knowing the beneficial values of each kind will not only help with your over all health, but can aid on a fast decision when shopping.
Here is a list of fun fruits when them cravings try to make you go for the not so good foods.
1.
Apples, with the skin, 5 grams of fiber and flavonoid antioxidants.
2.
Apricots are a good source of vitamins A, C and E, potassium, iron and carotenoids.
3.
Bananas.
I am sure most have heard are a great source of potassium,about 400 mg.
4.
Berries are super high in powerful antioxidants, including vitamin C.
Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, & Strawberries.
Each holds less then 100 calories in a cup.
5.
Cantaloupes are packed with Vitamin C, potassium and carotenoid antioxidants.
6.
Cherries are very high in iron and disease-fighting flavonoids.
They also have potassium, magnesium, C and E, folate and heart-protective carotenoids.
Less then 100 calories in a cup of these as well.
7.
Citrus Fruits have high vitamin C content.
They are also a good source of folate, fiber and other antioxidants:
- Pink or Red Grapefruit - half a grapefruit only carries 47 calories.
- Oranges provide vitamin C, about 50 to 70 mg.
- Lemons and Limes - 1 lime or lemon holds about 17 calories.
Kiwifruit, has more vitamin C then an orange.
It's also an excellent source of magnesium, potassium and vitamins A and E.
9.
Papayas are loaded with vitamin C, folate, & carotenoids 10.
Red Grapes contain iron, potassium, fiber and powerful antioxidants.
Other then eating these fruits plain, there is a wide variety of ways to help incorporate them into fun healthy meals the whole family will enjoy.
Some times it can be some what of a chore to get the kids involved in eating fruits & veggies.
I suggest try the old fruit & Jello method.
Thats always a winner with the kids.
I don't mind it myself to be honest.
Freezing certain kinds of fruit can be a good choice.
Looking up how to dry them out can be another one if you don't want to pay for them at the grocery store.
In all,I am sure you will agree there are a lot of fruits out there to pick over junk food.
So the next time you go reaching for a bag of chips, or that candy bar, I hope you remember there are other things better for you & your family.
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