Friday, March 6, 2009

Today I have a few more tips from the new Hungry Girl book. It's all about fruit now!

  • Cherries may help you sleep better! They're rich in melatonin, a powerful antioxidant known for regulating the body's natural sleep cycle.
  • Apples are packed with two types of fiber, and when these insoluble and soluble fibers join forces they can actually lower your cholesterol.
  • Cranberries have been long known to provide protection against urinary tract and kidney infections.
  • Grapes have been found to combat heart problems and can actually strengthen muscles in the heart.
The TOP ATE Fiber-Packed Fruits!
  1. Dates - A cup of pitted dates contains 14 grams of fiber!
  2. Avocado - Sliced avocado has a whopping 10 grams of fiber per cup.
  3. Guava - 9 grams of fiber in each cup of groovy guava.
  4. Raspberries - A cup of raspberries serves up 8 grams of fiber.
  5. Blackberries - A cup of blackberries follows with 7.5 grams of fiber.
  6. Kiwi - Kiwi slices contain more than 5 grams of fiber per cup.
  7. Cranberries/Pears - We know this is a Top "Ate," but both whole cranberries and sliced pears contain 4 to 5 grams of fiber per cup!
  8. Blueberries - You'll take in 3/5 grams of fiber from each cup of blueberries you chew.

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