Bryant
and Anita Hewitt
Saturday
October 27, 2012
Food
To Chew On:
Saturday
– See Through Me
2
Corinthians 5:16 King James Version (KJV)
Wherefore henceforth
know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the
flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.
Thought
For The Day:
Today
I will see people through the eyes of Christ. ~Amen~
Health Benefits of Fruit Smoothies
Today we are going to explore the Benefits of Fruit
Smoothies for the next few blogs for the upcoming week: it is a great way of
losing weight and regaining energy and becoming healthier, we all need that in
our lives.
Fruit smoothies are a versatile way to add fruits and
other healthy foods to your diet. You can buy pre-made smoothies, or you can
prepare your own. The health
benefits of your fruit smoothie depend on the
ingredients it contains, and therefore an advantage of preparing your own fruit
smoothie is that you retain control over its nutritional content. When buying a
pre-made fruit smoothie, pay attention to the ingredient list to ensure that it
contains the nutrients that matter to you.
Fruit smoothies are a versatile way to add fruits and
other healthy foods to your diet. You can buy pre-made smoothies, or you can
prepare your own. The health
benefits of your fruit smoothie depend on the
ingredients it contains, and therefore an advantage of preparing your own fruit
smoothie is that you retain control over its nutritional content. When buying a
pre-made fruit smoothie, pay attention to the ingredient list to ensure that it
contains the nutrients that matter to you.
Energy
The high carbohydrate content of fruits
in your smoothie provides energy to fuel your body.
Bananas, strawberries, blueberries and papaya offer both simple sugars for a
quick burst of energy as well as complex carbohydrates for a longer-lasting
energy supply. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, pre-made smoothies may contain added sugars and, while this sugar
provides additional energy, it may also add unwanted calories.
Antioxidants
Antioxidants are an important component of your diet
because they help neutralize harmful free radicals in your cells. Fresh fruits,
and berries in particular, are rich in a variety of compounds that act as
antioxidants. Blueberries
, for example, contain high levels of anthocyanins,
compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, says Dr. Robert
Krikorian of the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center. Vitamin C in
fresh fruits also functions as an antioxidant in your body. Here are some more
tips for healthy eating:
1.
Read
the label. If it contains something
that you cannot pronounce and/or doesn’t sound like food, don’t eat it!
2.
Make sure to eat a well-balanced
breakfast every day because no matter how busy you are you need to have the
strength to carry on all day, and starting with a well-balanced breakfast will
give you that strength.
A
Healthy Menu For
Saturday
Begin the weekend with a
slice of whole-wheat toast with a tablespoon of peanut butter, a cup of nonfat
fruit yogurt and an orange. For lunch, have a whole-grain tuna sandwich with
tomato and lettuce, a cup of low-fat cottage cheese and an apple. Spice up
dinner with veggie fajitas and one-and-a-half cups of spinach salad with nonfat
dressing.
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