Nutrition Alert: Basic Rules To Follow While Eating Fruits

Eating fruit provides health benefits — people who eat more as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Fruits provide nutrients vital for health and maintenance of your body.

- Lakshita Jain

Health benefits of fruits:

Most fruits are naturally low in calories, fat and sodium. Fruits are sources of essential nutrients that many people don’t get enough of, including potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C and folate. Dietary fiber from fruits, as part of an overall diet, helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower risk of heart disease. Fiber is important for bowel functions. Whole or cut-up fruits are a source of dietary fiber, fruit juices contain little or no fiber. But we can get their maximum benefits only if we eat them at the right time and in the right manner.

Here are some basic rules to follow while eating fruits.

Add two fruits a day Add 2 whole fruits or 4-5 servings every day. Two fruits per day is linked with skin glow and reduces the risk of diabetes and insulin resistance. Fruit is a great snacking option or even a re-workout option. Add fruits like bananas as a preworkout with a spoon of homemade peanut butter. With breakfast, I have seasonal fruits such as apples and pear. A glass of pineapple, watermelon or orange juice will help you with hydration.