Tips to Eating More Fruits
- Think variety:
- Don't be afraid to try something new. Try berries, half a grapefruit, or dried apricots for a dessert or snack
- Appeal to your senses:
- Most people prefer crunchy foods over mushy foods. Try enjoying raw fruits and choose fruits that are fresh.
- Consider convenience:
- Nowadays you can buy fruits that are pre-cut and packaged for minimal preparation and quick eating.
- Offer dips or dressing on the side:
- Many fruits taste great with a dip or dressing. Try low-fat yogurt or pudding as a dip for fruits like melons.
- Keep fruits around and in sight:
- Studies show that families that have fruits around eat more of them. So keep fruits visible. Put a bowl of fruit on the table.
- Use your blender:
- Make a fruit smoothy by blending low-fat milk or yogurt with fresh or frozen fruit. Try strawberries, bananas, peaches, and other fruits.
- Use fruits as an ingredient:
- Try applesauce as a fat-free substitute for some of the oil when baking cakes.
- Snack on fruits:
- For a crunchy snack, try a crisp apple. For smooth and sweet, have a banana. Munch on dried apricots.
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