Friday, August 19, 2011

Fruits are better than Fruit Juices

          Fruits are natural  and rich sources of fiber.Whole fruits contain needed dietary fiber. Many nutrients are lost during the commercial process of making juice. Juice loses it's nutritional value when pre-packaged and stored for long periods of time on grocery shelves. Still, some vitamins and antioxidants may be concentrated at higher levels in juices, since you'll be drinking the equivalent of several servings of fruit per glass. Of course, calories and sugars are concentrated as well. When you eat the whole fruit, you consume less calories and will feel full and satisfied for a longer period of time than by just drinking a glass of juice.

                                                           
        
  Even if you choose to make your own fruit juice at home,fiber will be strained,sugar will be added & you will add ice too.there will be less amount of nutrient in comparison to whole 
 If  you'll be making your own fresh juice at home. Just don't forget to eat some whole fruits along the way too, for a more filling, fiber-full, well balanced diet.
       Fresh fruit offers plenty of soluble fiber, as well as vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients. The soluble fiber in fresh fruit helps maintain normal bowel habits, promotes healthy levels of glucose and cholesterol in your blood and reduces your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, obesity and other chronic medical conditions.


       High Fiber Fruits-
   
Apples, pears, peaches, oranges, grapefruit, nectarines, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries are excellent sources of dietary fiber. Other good choices include bananas, cranberries, cantaloupe, cherries, coconut, dates, figs and rhubarb. Depending upon the serving size and the specific fruit, you'll get anywhere from 1.5 to 5g of dietary fiber when you eat a piece of fruit.


   
          












 





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