Ways to Eat Fruit on the Run

According to the food pyramid, we should all be eating three or more servings of fruit per day. Most people barely get one and that is one serving is more times in the form of juice and not the actual fruit itself. Here are some ways to get your servings of fruit each day without having to work too hard to do it.

Let’s face it, we’re all busy and if we have to remember one more thing, even if it is beneficial to our health, the chances of actually remembering it are slim to none. The best way to eat fruit is in it’s natural form. It is sweet and contains nutrients needed by the body.

You can take an apple, peach, plum, pear, banana, and various other fruits along in the car, in the elevator, at your desk, and around the store if you are sneaky. No, this is not a recommendation to be fruit stealers at the store. ;) At most, you’ll only be left with a peel or seeds to toss in a trashcan when you carry a piece of fresh fruit with you.

For younger kids, the skin of fruits can be tough or make it less appealing. With one or two teeth, it is hard for them to even break through the outer covering of some fruits such as apples. Prepare for a day of shopping or a car trip by peeling some fruits and putting them in a container or Ziploc bag. Sprinkling with a few drops of lemon juice will keep fleshy fruits like apples and pears from turning brown, which is another reason some kids don’t like to eat fresh fruit.

The sugars in fruits keep your blood sugar more stable than chocolate bars. Not only that, but they make the fruit yummy. Drop a few raisins in a cup of yogurt or add some blueberries or other fresh berries, for a quick and sweet treat.

The newest way that fruit is enjoyed is dried. Fruits have been dried for years but now it’s becoming popular to eat it. You know how fads go. Fad or not, this is a good one. Dried fruits concentrate the sugar for an even sweeter taste. Eat these dried fruits alone or as a garnish. In the car, a bag of dried apricots or pineapple will fix that sweet tooth in a hurry not to mention it’s good for you too.

You don’t have to waste your time and money purchasing a food dehydrator in order to dry your own fruit. Fresh fruit can be dehydrated at home with an oven, microwave, and a rack. Dehydrated fruit with no preservatives will keep for around two weeks so only do an much as you will eat in that time.

Citrus fruits, such as oranges, do not dehydrate well but their skins do. Candied orange and lemon peels make a tasty ice cream garnish or they can be eaten alone.

How else can you eat fruit on the run? Use your blender. Fruit smoothies allow you to get all of your daily fruit requirements in one drink. Instead of using ice cream, use soy or fat free milk and ice cubes to make it smooth and give it texture. Sugar substitutes can be used to add more sweet flavor if desired.

Mix and match your favorite fruits to keep things from getting boring and make a smoothie for breakfast every day. Fruit is one food that can be eaten on the go rather easily. There are many varieties of fruits on this planet to try all with their own unique taste. Now you have no more excuses for not getting the recommended amount of fruit servings in your diet.

Article by: Basic Recipes