Fruit: our top 8 and how to enjoy them

As part of a balanced diet, it’s essential to include fruit in our meals. However, not all fruits are the same: they contain different amounts of sugar. Here are some fruits worth making a daily habit, as part of a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Lemon

The lemon, yellow or green, is a fruit that’s easy to include in your daily routine. It has a fresh, tangy taste. For an easy way to enjoy it, try infusing slices in water (lemon water), or add its juice to a glass of warm water in the morning.

Grapefruit

Among the fruits worth adding to a varied diet, grapefruit earns its place effortlessly. Pleasantly bittersweet, grapefruit contains pectin and vitamin C. Enjoy it plain at breakfast or as a snack.

Watermelon

Watermelon is a fruit to enjoy as often as you like. Mainly made up of water and containing minerals and antioxidants, this fruit has everything going for it! It also contains lycopene. Keep in mind, though, that no single food can prevent cellulite formation: watermelon simply fits nicely into a varied diet. Enjoy it on its own or toss it into salads. Its light sweetness pairs wonderfully with savoury ingredients.

Berries

Berries, such as raspberries, strawberries and blueberries, are among the best fruits to include in your diet. They contain fibre. Berries also contain vitamin C. Just be sure not to drown them in whipped cream!

Grapes

Grapes contain vitamin P and make a pleasant, easy snack. To find out more, read our article on water-retention cellulite.

Papaya

Papaya contains an enzyme called papain. Its sweet, tropical taste makes it a lovely addition to breakfasts and fruit salads.

Apple

Available year-round, easy to eat and carry around, the apple is a simple fruit to include in a varied diet. It contains fibre and makes a handy snack when cravings strike. Crunchy and refreshing, it fits nicely into a balanced lifestyle. For more tips, read our article on getting a flatter tummy.

Pineapple

Pineapple is a fruit worth enjoying as part of a balanced lifestyle. It contains antioxidants, vitamins and bromelain. Enjoy it fresh every day. Do avoid pineapple in syrup, though — it’s high in sugar and loses some of its nutritional qualities.

When should you eat fruit?

As we’ve just seen, fruits contain water, fibre, minerals and vitamins. When it comes to timing, many people prefer to enjoy them between meals rather than at the end of them. See also our article on bloating.

So the apple you plan to have with lunch should ideally be eaten at least 30 minutes before your midday meal. This way, you can simply take the time to enjoy the fruit on its own. Similarly, in the morning, have your raw fruit or fruit juice 15 minutes before the rest of your breakfast.

If you’re having fruits like melon or grapefruit as a starter, take a few moments to enjoy them before moving on to the rest of your meal.

Enjoy fruit in all its forms

The good news is that enjoying fruit in any form is worthwhile: whether fresh, dried, frozen, tinned, raw or cooked — savour their great taste and all the goodness they bring.

• Fresh fruits and seasonal varieties are a real treat, and they contain water, vitamins and essential minerals — we can’t say it enough. Pressed, blended into smoothies or juiced, they’re a pleasant way to enjoy fruit. That said, be careful not to overdo it: in liquid form, we tend to consume larger quantities of fruit and therefore take in more sugar.
• Even dried fruits such as raisins, prunes or figs — which are almost entirely free of water — contain vitamins and fibre. Just enjoy them in moderation, as they are also high in sugar.
• Nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds…) contain calcium, magnesium, iron and fibre. They also contain protein and fats. Here too, stick to a (small) handful to keep things balanced.

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Useful categories: Anti-Cellulite Diet.