Have Some Fruit Today!

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
Have Some Fruit Today!
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Sat, 01-28-2006 - 10:10am

Rather than pouring a glass of juice have the real thing instead!


A piece of fresh fruit has one key advantage over a glass of juice. When you eat an orange, an apple or a grapefruit, you're getting fiber, which isn't there in a glass of juice. Not only does fiber play a major role against diabetes and heart disease, but it fills you up with fewer calories, helping you control your weight. Fruit juices also tend to be high in added sugar. Citrus fruits in particular are loaded with antioxidant, cancer-preventing compounds, and they're bursting with vitamin C, folate and potassium.


from Yahoo! Health Nutrition & Fitness


~IslandGirl



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iVillage Member
Registered: 12-04-2003
Sat, 01-28-2006 - 11:55am

Thanks IG, I've been horrible at eating fruit lately, something I have to pick up on!