There’s no substitute for fresh fruit, but weather conditions can make them scarce in some icy regions or too expensive to buy out of season. Alternative products, dried or frozen, may be needed to supplement your daily intake of life giving fiber.
The importance of fiber is linked to the reduction of some kinds of cancer. Toxic build-up in the colon leads to impurities released into the body. Waste is full of cancer causing carcinogens, and the faster the toxins are evacuated, the less time they have a chance to break down the cellular structure of the body. Also, diets rich in fat have been linked to breast cancer, but consuming a high fiber diet will mitigate that risk.
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Fresh fruits highest in fiber that contain more than 4 grams per serving are apples, blackberries, raspberries, mangos and pears. Fruits that contain at least 3 grams per serving are blueberries, bananas, strawberries, and kiwi. Favorites between 1 and 2 grams include raisons, cherries, oranges, cantaloupe and watermelon.
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To ensure that you are getting sufficient servings of fruit, try counting out three servings every day and place them in a baggie. Whether you’re at school, work, or just on the go, by setting the rule that you will not eat anything else until your baggie is finished, your necessary fruit servings will be gone before you know it. A bite here and there is not only filling, but keeps your blood sugar regulated and metabolism bolstered by grazing throughout the day
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When winter months drive fruit prices too high, if you can even get them at all, try stocking up on dried fruits, which when hydrated, snap back to suppleness and moisture. Dried fruits highest in dietary fiber are, figs, which contain a whopping 10.5 grams, cranberries at 2.3 grams, prunes at 1.9 and apricots at 1.7 grams. And dried fruit has longevity in it’s packaging and can be kept for a year on the shelf. They can be munched from the package, or for a moist, fresh taste, try soaking them in boiling water for a tasty fruit cocktail. Dried fruit is an excellent lunchbox treat and also great topping for cereal. For added fiber, try a hot bowl of oat bran with stewed dried fruit.
Frozen fruits are yet another way to stockpile your fiber for winter. Bulk quantities are found in warehouse stores like Costco, and the large quantities are a smart and economical purchase. Frozen blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, etc are picked fresh and frozen immediately to preserve their nutrients, and when thawed, they snap back to the just- picked flavor and are an excellent source of nutrients and beta caroteen. Try blending them with soy milk and protein powder for a power-packed and fiber-rich smoothie. And frozen fruit need not be thawed to mix well, but if you prefer a warm smoothie, lightly heat the soy milk and berries to taste. Add a dash of cinnamon to help lower cholesterol, and , hot or cold, your power drink is ready.
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