Fruit - why you should be eating it first

Why should you eat fruit?

People tend to crave sweets. This is especially true during the holiday season. Here is an idea: when you feel the urge for chocolate, cookies, or candy, maybe choose nature’s sweets instead (yup, that’s fruit).

Fruits will satisfy you and give you vitamins and nutrients that can help lower your risk for heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Plus, fruits are low in fat, salt, and calories. Now how ‘bout them apples?!

Here is how:

Remove junk food from your home and work area. Yes, lose those tempting candies and desserts. Replace them with easy-to-grab fruits, like bananas, apples, oranges, and berries. When you’re short on time (and craving sugar), making a healthy choice will be easier.

Try these recipes:

Frozen banana pops

Mix Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla until smooth. Coat bananas in the sauce. Then, dip bananas in crushed almonds. Freeze and allow the dessert to harden.

Yummy fruit salad

Slice and dice your favorite fruits — apples, pears, kiwis, oranges, and more. Then toss them in a bowl with a touch of lemon juice and honey.

Dried fruit snacks

The next time you want candy, try dried fruit, like apricots, pineapples, or cranberries (with no sugar added). Trust us, they’re sweet, tasty, and a whole lot healthier.