Written By: Kriti Saraswat | Updated : June 24, 2016 3:06 PM IST
Fresh, seasonal fruits are a must-have in a healthy diet, yet how many of us actually eat fruits regularly? It might not be as appetising as a pizzas or burgers, but it is definitely healthier. According to a study, eating five portions of fruits in your daily diet can cut your risk of cardiovascular diseases, cancer and ill health by five per cent. Find fruits too boring? Here are five ways to jazz it up and eat your fruits happily. Also read - what's the best time to eat fruits.
Eat them raw
The best way to eat fruits is to eat them raw, the way nature intended. You can remove the peel or add some condiments like chat masala to enhance the flavour. If you find this boring, cut it in a fancy way to make it look more appealing. You can try carving different fruits and make funny faces or figures before you eat them. Also read - how to cut fruits the right way.
Relish a smoothie
Not a fan of raw fruits? Blend them together to make a thick smoothie that will give you an instant dose of energy with the nutrients of several fruits in one glass. You can add your favourite fruits and drink it first thing in the morning or in the evening before your workout. Here are recipes you can try:
Enjoy a bowl of fruit salad
Fruit salad is another interesting way to get your daily fruit intake. A bowl full of your favourite fruits makes for a healthy treat. Pick fruits of different colours to get more nutrients. The best is to choose seasonal fruits as they will be fresh and easily available. Try this yummy spicy fruit salad by chef Ranveer Brar.
Grab a fruit bar
If you do not have the time to make smoothies or even cut fruits, you can opt for a fruit bar which often has dried fruits and nuts to increase its nutritive value. There are several brands that offer it these days. Pick one with the least flavouring. You can even make one at home, here s the recipe.
Add fruits to desserts
And if you really aren t a fan of fruits, this is the easiest way to start liking and eating them add them to desserts! You can do this in several ways such as making fruit desserts or modifying existing recipes to add fruits to them. Here are a few options:
If you think store-bought fruit juices are healthy, know that they pack in a lot of sugar in them and have minimal fibre value. So it is best to avoid drinking commercial fruit juices. Read more on fruits VS fruit juices.
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