Posted by: orderfruitbaskets on: April 12, 2010
The average American eats only about three servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Many eat less than two servings a day. The recommended diet is about seven to nine servings a day which may seem a lot but if you snack on fruits it is highly possible. Why is there such a stress on [...]
Posted by: orderfruitbaskets on: March 24, 2010
Fruits are a regular part of everybody’s diet as they grow up. But soon busy schedules and deadlines intrude. There is no longer time to get a decent meal during the day leave alone fill up on fruits. But corporates these days have realized the importance of healthy eating. Many workplaces are actively encouraging their [...]
Posted by: orderfruitbaskets on: March 3, 2010
Everyone knows that eating fruit is a must if you want to follow a healthy diet plan. People who eat fruits and vegetables as part of a balanced eating plan are less likely to develop conditions such as stroke, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, and cancers of the mouth, [...]
Posted by: orderfruitbaskets on: November 15, 2009
We don’t realize the importance of health, until it’s gone. It’s important to cultivate healthy eating habits which enable us to lead a normal, active lifestyle. You need foods that are healthy with fewer amounts of calories and cholesterol to maintain a healthy weight and supply your body with vital nutrients. Fresh fruits can be [...]
Posted by: orderfruitbaskets on: July 15, 2009
Make your place of work as healthy as you can. Avoid carb filled and reheated snacks sugary drinks and common cafeteria food and go for a healthier alternative. What can be healthier than fruits? Watermelons are high in dietary fiber, natural sugar and Vitamin C. The carotenoids in them help in lowering the risk of [...]
Posted by: orderfruitbaskets on: July 13, 2009
It is a known fact that lower-carb food work by reducing the body’s insulin response. Foods that contain high quantities of carbohydrate and artificial sugar increase your response to insulin while lower carbohydrate foods reduce this response. The result is that it helps your body to burn up your stored body fat. The question is [...]
Posted by: orderfruitbaskets on: July 9, 2009
Most people neglect to have a proper breakfast on work days, and when hunger pangs hit them mid morning, they just head for and stuff themselves with junk food. The hunger may have gone, but in the long run, the health suffers. And work suffers and productivity suffers. That is why making a choice of [...]
Posted by: orderfruitbaskets on: June 10, 2009
Fruits are a weight watcher’s best friend. Regular intake of fruits makes you feel fresh and ready for exercise. As the large water and fiber content makes the stomach fill up quickly, it prevents you from binging on food. Having some fruits before a meal is a good idea to cut down on food. You [...]
Posted by: orderfruitbaskets on: June 7, 2009
A diet high in fruits has only advantages. Fruits help to regulate fluid retention and blood pressure. As fruits are high in fiber and fluid, a diet rich in fresh fruits will prevent constipation. The high potassium content and soluble fiber in fruits are useful in controlling blood sugar levels. As fruits are low calorie [...]
Posted by: orderfruitbaskets on: May 25, 2009
For losing weight, the number of calories we cut from our food intake needs to be sufficient enough for the results to show quickly. If your diet cuts down about five hundred calories each day you will lose weight over the course of a week or two. It is easier to diet for weight loss [...]
