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Thursday, April 14, 2011

Losing Weight With Fruit Magic

We all know that eating fruit is very healthy so it goes without saying that incorporating different varieties in your meals will really help you become healthier. But lo and behold, did you know that there are specific fruits that can cater your every need?

Do you know which fruits can help you lose weight more effectively? Learn more about the award-winning fruits you can enjoy while curbing your calorie count, and at the same time, achieving a healthy and fit body.

An apple a day, keeps the doctor away! Health experts believe that an apple is able to provide 15-25 percent of a person’s daily fiber needs. Apples are rich in pectin, a soluble fiber, which has the ability to decrease the appetite up to four hours. Apples are so rich in soluble-fiber, in fact, that they rank second to oats in this department.

Take your weight loss program a notch higher by incorporating apples into your daily meals. Try eating an apple before each meal and partner it with a low glycemic, high-fiber carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats that you can get from nuts and fish.

Diabetes and certain types of cancers can also be prevented by eating apples. They contains pholretin which stabilizes blood sugar, and quercetin in its peel that deters the growth of liver and colon cancers.

Amazingly, eating an apple first in the morning will do more to wake you up than drinking a cup of coffee!

Pear-fect pears: Popular as sweet-tasting, delicate, and juicy fruit, pears are also great fruits for weight loss. More than 80 percent of the total weight of a pear is water. It contains a trifling amount of cholesterol , saturated fat, and sodium, while being packed with important vitamins, dietary fiber, and calcium needed by the body.

It also is a healthy source of vitamin C and copper. Pears are rich in vitamin B with a high concentration of folate which is essential for red-blood cell production and metabolic activity.

They also contain only 58 calories per 100-gram serving. Thus, pears help stimulate metabolism which increases its fat burning capabilities, and at the same time, protect the body cells and tissues from damage, helping the body to remain fit and healthy.

Great grapefruit: Grapefruit is not always seen as a popular diet food. But did you know that it is actually high in fiber and antioxidants, and it ranks low in glycemic index, making it safe for diabetics. Half a grapefruit has 60 calories only and offers a very worthwhile 6 grams of fiber.

These are just three of the wonder fruits out there to boost your health and well-being. So the next time you do your grocery shopping, consider investing in these fruits and make way for a healthier and more fit you while eating deliciously nutritious food!

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