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Go bananas!
Bananas are an excellent source of nutrition and sustenance for the human body. Unfortunately a lot of people do not make an effort at ensuring they have a reasonable intake of bananas despite the fact that they are easily accessible, affordable and great tasting. In this single fruit, we have plenty of health benefits that are an excellent reason for everyone to go bananas anytime there is an opportunity to do so!
The first important benefit of going bananas is that they provide lots of energy. Eating two bananas before a workout will significantly improve your energy levels and help you achieve much more. This makes a banana rich diet excellent for sports people, children, individuals who engage in strenuous physical work and anyone else whose activity demands a high energy diet.
Iron and Potassium
Bananas are also known to contain lots of iron and potassium which are important for healthy blood, circulation and neural functioning. A regular intake of bananas will ensure that your body is sufficiently provided with these two critical minerals that reduce the risk of strokes and blood pressure problems.
The banana fruit is also a natural relief for ulcers. Those who have ulcers can greatly benefit from the intake of a banana especially soon after having consumed foods that may leave acidity in the stomach.
Hangover Cure
If you do not care for the amazing health benefits, it is very likely that you are high on something. In that case you need to know that bananas can be an excellent morning after remedy for anyone who is inebriated enough not to care about their health. You can either take the bananas whole or you could blend them with yogurt if the headache is too strong for you to chew anything!
As you can see, going bananas is good for everyone. It has plenty of benefits for everyone regardless of age, gender, activity level or state of soberness!
We all know that tomatoes are guilty of leading a double life. They are one of the few fruits that have managed to pass for both fruit and vegetable. The tomato veggie act is so good that we have them included in almost all the meals we cook. So how exactly is this double life quality of the tomato beneficial to consumers?
Just as they lead double lives, growing as fruits and often dying as vegetable, tomatoes have double benefits for our bodies. A regular intake of tomatoes will deliver important benefits for your skin as well as your internal body system. These benefits come from the many nutrients and minerals contained in a tomato. A regular intake of tomatoes will deliver Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, E and K. It will also provide your body with potassium, magnesium, manganese, iron, carotenes, lycopene and fibre.
These important nutrients and minerals aid the body by ensuring you have a well nourished and healthy skin while also feeding and cleansing the internal body system. Skin problems such as acne, rashes, sunburn and dull complexions can be resolved through a steady tomato diet. Tomatoes have also been shown to reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. They are also especially good at preventing DNA damage, providing protection against thrombosis and reducing the severity of inflammation.
There are many other ways in which a tomato leads a double life. The fact that it is equally good whether eaten cooked or raw goes on to show that the tomato is a real two timer. An important point to always remember when buying your veggies and fruits is to go for organic products. They guarantee you maximum health benefits with zero side effects!
One of the great things about eating fruit is that it can genuinely improve your livelihood. We all know about the health benefits of eating fruit and veg, but asides from catchy 5-a-day recommendations, the spiritual & cognitive benefits of eating fruit are truly awesome.
Apples & Then Some
Apples. The vanilla fruit, the lunchbox filler, the breakfast alternative. Whether you’re on the move, sat at home or just plain hungry, apples are a cost effective and hugely beneficial fruit that keep on giving. Loaded with vitamin C and available in huge varieties, apples are enjoyed by millions around the globe in juices, fruit salads, smoothies, dinners and alcohol.
So how do apples make me a better person?
I’ve eaten fruit my whole life. I’ve never rejected fruit and veg, nor have I passed on for something “tastier”. For me, apples are the perfect shape and size for nurturing in the morning, grazing in the afternoon and finely slicing in the evening. The multi-purpose apple gives me time to appreciate the hidden complexity within it’s pip-filled core, but mainly I admire how something can tick so many boxes. I have applied these simple rules to other aspects of my life, including business, my relationships with family and friends, all the while feeding my desire to create.
Whether you’re a believer in devine intervention or an evolutionary fan-boy, one cannot deny the sheer brilliance of apples and their effective simplicity. Apples have made me a better person – have they left a mark on you?
It’s always tempting to pick up a pre-packaged fruit salad from your local supermarket, but the price is often too steep to justify one of your five-a-day.
Why not try making your own packed-lunch-sized fruit salad? They are incredibly easy to prepare, all it takes is a selection of fruit and a chopping board!
The Classic Fruit Salad
1 x Kiwi Fruit
1x Banana
3 x Strawberry
10 x Grape
1 x Peach
1 x Apple
If you struggle to pick up the more exotic fruits, try our super-easy student fruit salad:
The Student Fruit Salad
1 x Tin of Peaches
1 x Apple
1 x Banana
The combination of textures make a fruit salad memorable, as long as you combine soft fruit with hard you’ll be in for a treat!
Colour can make a big difference too. The greens from a kiwi fruit or hand full of grapes give a fresh, natural colour to a predominantly soft, yellow & orange palette.
For more information about fresh fruit salads, get in touch with FN Foods today and receive a box of fresh fruit at your door.
