3. Fruit
Fruit makes for a convenient snack at any time of the day. Fruit contains healthy carbs, filling fiber, and an avalanche of vitamins and minerals. Fruit also contains polyphenol antioxidants that rid the blood of free radicals, responsible for cell oxidation and cell death. We recommend adding the following to your meal plan.
Bananas – This fruit is full of potassium, a vital mineral that helps your body maintain a healthy muscular and nervous system.
Papaya – This fruit contains high amounts of probiotic and prebiotic fiber essential for optimal gut health.
Pineapple – Another nutrient-dense source of vitamins and minerals, pineapple provides an energy boost in a hurry.
Pack a few pieces of fruit into your lunch pail and snack on them between meals for extra energy. It’s vital that you understand the difference between consuming fruit juice and real fruit. Juicing removes the fiber from fruit, an essential piece of the puzzle that allows for easy digestion and absorption. Without it, your fruit acts like a sugary soft drink, and you’ll experience an energy crash a few hours after drinking your juice.