We all love fruits, those healthy natural deposits of vitamins, nutrients and
other useful elements. In many cultures, it is traditional to eat fresh fruits
for a dessert after meals. However, not many people are aware of the fact that
eating fruits at the end of lunches or dinners can be quite harmful.
Specialists suggest being careful on this point and follow some easy rules,
which can help us derive maximum benefits from eating fruits.
Rule No. 1: Do Not Eat Fruits after Meals
It usually takes about 20 minutes for fruits to digest and
move to the small intestine where further absorption of the nutrients occurs.
However, when we eat fruits after other meals – especially the ones with high
content of protein or starch which usually takes much longer to digest – the
fruits get blocked in our stomach and starts fermenting or even getting rotten.
In such cases, no positive nutritional effect will be received. Instead, the
meals will be partially digested, the fruit will get broken down in the stomach
and our digestive system could get upset.
Rule No. 2: Do Not Eat Fruits Together
with other Meals
The same scenario described above will occur when the fruits
are mixed with other meals. Toxic effects of rotten fruits in your stomach can
cause great discomfort and even serious diseases. For example, eating kiwis,
cherries or berries together with meat, potatoes or
Rule No. 3: Make a Habit of Eating Fruits
on an Empty Stomach
This habit will do more good to your health. Your stomach
and digestive system will not have to use additional mechanisms to balance the
process of digestion. It is also very good to eat fruits after doing physical
exercises or any sort of outdoor activity.
Best Times for Eating Fruits:
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In the Morning, 20 -30 minutes before having
breakfast
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In the afternoon, 3-4 hours after lunch
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Before bedtime, 3-4 hours after dinner.
The majority of people know that eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day is very important.
By eating fruits and vegetables of a variety of different colors, one can get the best all-around health benefits. Each different color fruit and vegetables contains unique health components that are essential to our health.
Fruits and vegetables are very important to our health because they are whole foods, created by nature, that are rich in a large amount of nutrients. The processed foods that we so commonly eat, can never compare to the health benefits provided by strawberries or broccoli, which have fiber, vitamins, and enzymes built right in.
Eating plenty of healthy vegetables and fruits helps prevent heart disease and strokes, diverticulitis, control your blood pressure, prevent some types of cancers, and guards against cataract and macular degeneration or vision loss.
The number one excuse for not eating the required five servings of fruits and vegetables each day is they are too expensive. However, as compared to the amount of money spent on pre-packaged, processed, and fast foods, most fruits and vegetables (with the exception of those that are not in season) are not all that expensive.
Because frozen fruits and vegetables retain the majority of their nutritional value, they can be an excellent alternative when certain foods are out of season.
Someone who is not able to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables each day can also drink fruit and vegetable drinks in their place. Although this shouldn't become a habit, fruit and vegetable drink mixes can be an excellent substitute when you're rushed or traveling. Or even better, you can have such high quality nutritional supplement like Forever Living's Nature's 18. [WATCH]
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| Forever Living's Nature's 18 |
Nature's 18 is a proprietary blend of fruits and vegetables
that are the heavyweights, so to speak, when it comes to supporting your health.
Just 4 tablets give you the antioxidant equivalent of eating 5 servings of
fruits and vegetables a day: Grape, Apple, Blueberry,
Elderberry, Cranberry, Raspberry,
and Grape Seed Extract all support the immune system with their antioxidant
phytochemicals.
Rutin, which is found in orange, grapefruit, lemons and limes, has been shown to
support healthy joint function and circulation, and Bananas are known for their
potassium content and ability to support healthy blood pressure levels. Carrots, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery and
Green Beans are all noted for their phytochemicals that promote good health
through the elimination of free radicals in the body. And Kiwi, Prunes,
Red Bell Pepper, Zucchini and Parsley all
provide Vitamin C as well as promoting good digestion and eye health.
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| Eating junk food leads to obesity |
The need for fruits and vegetables in our diet is growing rapidly with the type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and high cholesterol, hypertension that result from the "Typical American Diet" of fatty meats, processed sugars, and refined grains. Make the change you know you need today and preserve the one place you've got to live - your body!
To your health & wellness,
AdeDolamu
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E: bodymatters@flp.com
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