by Katie (Jenny Craig 2009 Poster Girl)
26. February 2010 09:00
What are the benefits of eating fresh fruits and vegetables? It certainly is easier to eat frozen or canned fruits and veggies because they are more favorable with a busy lifestyle. But, research shows that the more fresh fruits and vegetables you eat the less likely you will be to suffer from diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and stroke. They are chalk full of fiber, healthy nutrients, and vitamins for the body. The more colorful your selection of fruits and veggies is the more likely you are getting a wide variety of nutrients and vitamins. They also help you to feel full with healthy calories and fat. If you are trying to lose weight stock up on non-starchy vegetables and two fruits a day to help curb your appetite and give you the healthy amount of calories your body needs.
FRIDAY
Breakfast -
1 Fiber One serving of Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Banana
1 cup fat-free organic milk
Lunch -
DINED OUT AT CHIPOTLE
Veggie Burrito Bowl (only rice, black beans, green pepper and onion, salsa, hot salsa, lettuce, and just a sprinkling of cheese)
Snack -
1/2 cup no-sugar added applesauce
Dinner -
DINED OUT AT TRIO'S
Spinach and artichoke flatbread (spinach, artichokes, italian dressing (light), provolone cheese, tomatoes, and flatbread)
Snack -
Skinny Cow
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