Get your fruit fix
If
the produce at the supermarket looks like it’s seen better days this time of
the year, hit the other aisles. The Journal of the Science of Food Agriculture
found that canned and fresh peaches had similar levels of antioxidants; folate;
vitamins A, C, and E; and other nutrients.
Dried
Often
higher in fiber than fresh varieties, dried fruit is ideal for snacking and a
great source of instant energy. But it’s also higher in sugar and easy to
overeat, so make sure to practice portion control.
Squeeze pouches
Fruit
purees make it simple to get your recommended daily allowances on the go. Look
for 100 percent-fruit varieties without high-fructose corn syrup or
preservatives.
Leathers
These
chewy strips of dried, pureed fruit may have added sugar, but as long as it
isn’t the first ingredient, they’re a healthy alternative to candy.
Frozen
They
are often flash-frozen in the field, which locks in nutrients, and are
sometimes even healthier than fresh produce that’s been tucked across the
country. Add them to smoothies or muffins.
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