How to Lose Weight with a Heart Healthy Diet
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“Now that the warm weather is here, it is time to get serious Spencer notes that eating three to five pieces of fruit every day is a critical complement to a nutritionally balanced, low calorie and low fat diet. Fruit, especially blueberries, are packed with nutrients and antioxidants and contain a large number of naturally occurring vitamins, minerals and plant phytochemicals that are very beneficial for health. Fruit is also cholesterol free. “Providing that about one-third of your diet is comprised of fruits and vegetables, you should notice steady weight loss because ample fruit consumption helps fill the stomach faster, discouraging you from eating more high calorie foods.” It’s easy to work five pieces of fruit into a daily diet. Here are some tips: * Add fruit to breakfast cereal * Make smoothies blended with fresh gourmet frozen fruit * Add blueberries to hot oatmeal and top with granola * Eat a small piece of fruit 30 minutes before/after a light workout * Substitute fruit as a snack food option instead of potato chips, cookies and other high-fat foods * Snack on strawberries with low-calorie whipped cream One of the easiest ways to increase your fruit intake is to make smoothies. It’s not only simple, it’s fun, says George Kyres, chief executive officer and founder of Europe’s Best, a new line of fresh, gourmet frozen fruits available in the supermarket freezer. The fruit comes in 10 delicious varieties including harvest fresh cranberries, 4-field berry mix, mangoes, summer fruit salad, strawberries, raspberries and pineapple. They come in re-sealable bags that allow the fruit to retain its flavor for up to 24 months in the freezer. “Fruit like Europe’s Best can be a great snack alternative,” Kyres notes. “They are already chopped or sliced into bite-sized pieces and after being defrosted, can be enjoyed right out of the bag.” The fruits are frozen immediately after being picked ripe from the vine from exotic locales around the world. They are all-natural and contain no added sugar, perfect for the weight-conscious. A 21-ounce bag retails for the suggested price of $2.99 to $3.99, 20 percent less than the competition. Europe’s Best has created a series of healthy fruit smoothie recipes that are easy to make. Visit www.EuropesBest.com for simple recipe and meal ideas. The Mixed Fruit Smoothie (serves two) 1 cup Europe’s Best raspberries 2/3 cup Europe’s Best strawberries or mangoes, sliced 3 ounces organic, all-natural juice (grape, mango, strawberry, or apricot - chilled) 2 ounces fat-free yogurt (vanilla or plain) 1 teaspoon honey 1 tablespoon low-calorie granola Preparation Combine the raspberries, strawberries or mangos, fruit juice, yogurt, honey and granola in the blender. Cover and blend until silky and smooth. Pour into chilled glasses and sprinkle with slivered almonds. This is a perfect and healthy breakfast or an after-work or school treat. Europe’s Best Blueberry Soy Shake (serves two) 1 cup of Europe’s Best Woodland Blueberries 1/2 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt 1 cup soy milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth. The Slim Shake (serves two) 1 cup Europe’s Best frozen Sunburst Mango 1 cup of Europe’s Best frozen Select Raspberries 1/2 cup plain vanilla low-fat yogurt 1/2 cup soy protein powder Your favorite granola or multigrain cereal (optional) Preparation Mix the first four ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve immediately in a small bowl. Courtesy of ARA Content | |
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