As the end of April nears, spring break has been on our minds and may have disrupted our routines. So let's plan right and take a break from sweets and switch to snacking on some delicious fruit.
Craving something sweet?
Try some dried fruits like cranberries, mango, apricots, cherries, or raisins.
It is true that there is sugar in fruits; however, the sugar that we find in fruit is natural. This is much healthier than the added sugar found in many pre-packaged foods such as fruit snacks, cookies, and candies.
Fruits are a source of many essential nutrients that we don't tend to get enough of, including potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C, and folate.
The amount of fruit you need to eat depends on age, sex, and level of physical activity. The amount each person needs can vary, but we should aim for 2 cups each day.
To view the recommended daily amounts on the Daily Fruit Table, click on the link HERE!
Whether it is fresh, canned, frozen or dried
lets get back on track and make fruit your sweet treat!
