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<strong>Siouxland</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> | BALANCE / 46<br />
Amber’s Top 5 favorite Fruits<br />
By Amber Sherman<br />
Fruit. This food has been used for decades to<br />
describe great things. The big apple. The fruits<br />
of our labor. The apple of my eye. Living a fruitful<br />
life. So, why don’t we use vegetables to describe<br />
these things? I am not sure of the answer, but<br />
maybe it’s because ‘The Big Broccoli’ doesn’t<br />
quite have the same ring to it.<br />
Fruits are very special foods, and in my opinion, should<br />
be eaten every single day! Health experts recommend<br />
at least two servings per day, which is a great start. Not<br />
only is fruit delicious, but it is jam packed with health<br />
benefits. Fruit, nature’s sweet treat, provides vital<br />
nutrients for health and maintenance of the body. Most<br />
are naturally low in fat, sodium, and calories and are<br />
completely void of cholesterol. If you are looking for<br />
more energy, look no further than your favorite fruit!<br />
The body and the brain runs on glucose, so eating a diet<br />
with adequate amounts of fruit will ensure that you are<br />
giving the body the fuel it needs to function optimally.<br />
These sweet gems truly nourish you inside and out.<br />
From better hair to glowing skin, these foods know how<br />
to work their magic!<br />
Although all fruit is amazing, there are a few that rise to<br />
the top for me. I would like to share with you my top five<br />
FAVORITE fruits.<br />
1) APPLES – Apples top the charts for me. Have you<br />
ever heard the expression ‘an apple a day keeps the<br />
Doctor away’? This phrase was coined in 1866. Over<br />
150 years later, we are still praising the apple, and today,<br />
we know more about why it is considered the health<br />
food it is. Apples contain high amounts of fiber, trace<br />
minerals, vitamin C, potassium and vitamin K. They are<br />
also extremely hydrating to the body. According to the<br />
Medical Medium, they are powerful protectors because<br />
of their high pectin levels, which starve out bacteria,<br />
yeast, mold, and viruses from the intestinal tract and the<br />
liver. Go ahead and eat an apple a day, your body will<br />
thank you!<br />
2) AVOCADOS – What would life be like without<br />
guacamole? I am not sure, but I know it wouldn’t be as<br />
fun. Not only are avocados DELICIOUS, they are chock<br />
full of healthiness. The fruit’s creamy green meat offers<br />
approximately 20 vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants,<br />
including vitamins K, C, E, B, potassium and lutein.<br />
Avocados are great for digestion as they help to restore
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