Smoothy Slim
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6 Power-Packed Fruit Combos to Fuel Your Morning Anti-inflammatory plate: Cherry, pineapple, blueberry. ... Immune-boosting plate: Grapefruit, kiwi, strawberry. ... Antioxidant plate: Fig, red grape, pomegranate. ... Detoxifying plate: Goji berry, watermelon, lemon. ... Beauty plate: Blackberry, papaya, cantaloupe. More items...
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Learn More »Because nothing beats sitting down to a gorgeous plate of fruit every morning! Share on Pinterest Amy Covington/Stocksy United Fruit truly is the perfect food. It’s the easiest for our bodies to digest, and our system has to do almost nothing to break it down. All fruit is good for you, but we should eat it when it’s ripe to properly digest it and use it for energy. Think of all the colors, shapes, and textures of fruit as different antioxidants and phytonutrients to load up on. And then include a variety of fruits in your diet to take advantage of all the benefits they have to offer — from fighting colds and warding off inflammation to making your skin glow and your hair shiny. Instead of sitting down to a piece of toast or an egg white omelet tomorrow morning, do something amazing for your health and indulge in one of these delicious fruit plates. 1. Anti-inflammatory plate: Cherry, pineapple, blueberry Pineapple is packed with vitamin C and contains an enzyme called bromelain that reduces inflammation of the gut, boosts immune function, and stimulates protein digestion. Try combining it with blueberries, which are loaded with antioxidants and vitamins A, C, and E. Anthocyanin is the main antioxidant in both blueberries and cherries and is what gives these fruits their gorgeous deep blue and red colors. Grab some tart cherries over sweet ones as they are shown to contain higher amounts of phenolic compounds, delivering a stronger anti-inflammatory punch. Share on Pinterest 2. Immune-boosting plate: Grapefruit, kiwi, strawberry Feeling a little run down? Kiwi, grapefruit, and strawberries can give your immune system the boost it needs to keep you healthy. Kiwis are rich in vitamin C, which helps support the immune system and prevents free radical damage that can lead to inflammation in the body. Grapefruit and strawberries are also some of our top vitamin C foods (containing more C than oranges!) that can help boost immunity and fight off sickness. Rich in both vitamins A and C, strawberry seeds also contain minerals that support immune function. Helpful hint — don’t wait until it’s too late and you’re already sneezing. This would be a great fruit plate to get in before a long flight so that your immune system is strong and ready to go. Share on Pinterest 3. Antioxidant plate: Fig, red grape, pomegranate These three fruits are high in antioxidants and disease-fighting compounds that protect our bodies from free radical damage and keep us looking and feeling youthful. The resveratrol in red grapes — and red wine — offers powerful antioxidant and anti-aging properties that help combat disease and signs of aging. Grapes are also high in lutein and zeaxanthin, which keeps our vision strong and can minimize the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays. Pomegranates contain higher levels of antioxidants than most fruits and can help to reverse free-radical skin damage. Figs are not only dangerously delicious — they are also rich in minerals including potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and copper and they are a great source of vitamins A, E, and K. Incorporate some of these antioxidant fruits on your plate to help you fight disease, age gracefully, and keep strong. Share on Pinterest
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Learn More »4. Detoxifying plate: Goji berry, watermelon, lemon We can’t detoxify without the help of foods that will hydrate and flush toxins out of the system. So, let’s start with watermelon, which is 92 percent water and also contains a major detoxifying agent called glutathione. It is also a source of lycopene and vitamins A and C, which further aid in detoxing and fighting free radicals. Super alkaline upon digestion, lemon is also a strong detoxifier and has antibacterial and antiviral qualities. I like to squeeze it over my fruit, add it to green juice (with lots of parsley and cucumber for a major de-bloating combination), or drink it with warm water first thing in the morning to help cleanse the body and get the digestive system going. And let’s not forget goji berries. These little guys are a great source of antioxidants, vitamins (A, B, C, and E), iron, and choline, which the liver needs for detoxification processes. Share on Pinterest 5. Beauty plate: Blackberry, papaya, cantaloupe Here’s what you should be eating on the morning before your next big event! Papaya is full of antioxidants and nutrients that assist in the production of collagen. It also contains an enzyme called papain that helps to counter skin damage. Blackberries are delicious low-sugar fruits that are packed with antioxidants and vitamins A and C. We don’t want to miss out on cantaloupe. It contains beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body and helps make our skin glow and our hair strong and shiny. Share on Pinterest
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Learn More »6. Energy plate: Banana, avocado, apple The next time you’re looking for some fuel or wanting to charge up your pre- or post-workout, throw together this energy plate. These nutrient-rich fruits (yes, avocado is a fruit) will replenish and keep you going for hours. Bananas provide us with quick energy and are a great choice pre-workout. The healthy fats in avocados slow down digestion and are better to incorporate into your post-workout meal. Apples are high in fiber and will keep you full for long periods of time. Take your pick or choose all three… If you’re looking for a burst of energy, this plate is for you.
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