Sunday 6 January 2013

Lose Weight in Fruitilicious Way & Stay Healthy


Most of the people try dieting and vigorous exercise to lose weight.  The fact of losing weight through a ‘SYSTEMATIC fresh fruits and vegetables diet’ still remains unknown to many overweight people. Where many wonder about the benefits of a fruits-based diet, most of the followers tend to eat large volumes of fruits and vegetables that fail to serve the purpose.


Can You lose weight by eating fruits?

Fruits are an important part of healthy and balanced diet. Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals that not only help to strengthen the immune system of the body but it provides the body with needful energy to stay active throughout the day. There are many non-starchy vegetables that are very helpful in maintain a healthy weight. Being low in calories, rich in fiber, and low in glycemic load, fruits and vegetables offer a delicious way to get rid of those extra kilos.




How Much Fruits or Vegetables Should You Eat For Snacking?

Ø One apple, pear, Orange, or banana.
Ø  Half a grapefruit or half of an avocado
Ø Three apricots
Ø Two plums, kiwi fruits, or similar sized fruits.
Ø Two slices of fresh pineapple.
Ø Two slices of a ripe melon
Ø One cup of leafy vegetables like spinach or lettuce
Ø Half cup of fresh vegetable juice
                                   


What are the ‘Easy-To-Make’ and ‘Delicious’ options for a weight loss plan by fruits and vegetables diet?

You can enjoy a salad bowl of your favorite fruits. You can add boiled beans and pulses and dried apricots for an enhanced taste. Toss your favorite fruit salad with a lemon squeezed into it for that tangy flavor. You can dress your favorite vegetable and fruit combo with fruit juice. Green salads offer a healthier choice with lots of leafy and stewed vegetables. Those with a temptation towards crunchy fruits can opt for a pear and apple salad that is not only easy to make but very fulfilling as well. Slice up the banana slices with beautiful pomegranate seeds for that delightful taste.


Pick up a whole piece of fruit for an evening snack. It is more satisfying than a glassful of your fruit juice. You need to pick your fruits carefully and make sure that you get fresh servings. Five small servings of your favorite fruits offer a flushing action for the body. Try a complete fruitilicious diet for 2 days. Being less calorie dense, they offer a great choice for overweight people. You can dedicate one or two days in a week to your fruit and vegetable plan to feel the difference first and then can move on to make it an integral part of your diet after observing the benefits.


Losing weight is now easy and yum with fruits and vegetables. Trying this will not only help flush the toxins from the body but it will bring a youthful glow to your face for that age-defying effect. Thanks to the hydrating and rejuvenating natural ingredients present in them! Go ahead and choose a healthier and yummier option. When coupled with a regular physical exercise plan, it can work great for you to help achieve your desired body shape!!

                                                       
















Images thankfully taken from:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/a-z-of-superfoods-to-help-you-slim-834673
http://www.nashvillenutritionexpert.com/node/330
http://www.jagoholmes.com/detox.html



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