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Luscious, juicy, sweet-as-candy fruit is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. It’s full vitamins, fiber to keep you full, water to keep you hydrated, and the natural sugars make it a healthier alternative to sugary treats. You should aim to eat three to six servings of fruit each day, but if that seems like a lot, here are some ways to sneak fruit into your diet. [...]

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Fruit is already the perfect snack on its own, but if you’re looking to spice it up and add deep and luscious flavor without tons of calories, check out these easy-to-make fruit-inspired snacks, all under 200 calories.

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Grocery shopping is so much more fun with all the fresh produce Summer brings. I’m constantly craving juicy, refreshing fruit, and although it’s low in fat, it’s not void of calories. If you’re watching what you eat, it’s good to know how many calories you’re consuming, so here are some visuals to let you know just what 100 calories of your favorite fruits look like. [...]

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The next time you walk into a grocery store or visit your local farmers market, take a look around and hopefully you’ll not only see but also smell the delicious aroma coming from a strawberry stand. For some strange reason - probably because I love them so - strawberries push me out of my cooking comfort zone by inspiring me to make such things like jams, pies, and even homemade ice cream. [...]

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Eat your fruits and veggies is a catchphrase we always hear. But if you had to choose between fruits or vegetables, what would you pick? When I think of fruit I think of it as more of a treat rather than an important food group, whereas with vegetables, I eat them because I have to, not because I particularly want to. [...]

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Just in time for National Grapefruit Month is this recipe from FitSugar reader actorsdiet. She posted it in the Healthy Recipe community group.

Broiled GrapefruitThe Actor’s Diet Food Blog

Get fancy with your breakfast!

Ingredients
Grapefruit
Cinnamon

Directions
Cut grapefruit in half, section with a knife. [...]

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One of the main reasons I buy organic produce is to eliminate the risk of pesticides from my diet. Even with a good wash, I’m still paranoid that I can’t get everything off. And since any produce – organic or not – is handled considerably before it makes it to the market, washing is a must. [...]

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As much as I love fresh flowers, and I do love fresh flowers, they are apparently not the best home décor decision for someone trying to lose a few pounds. Instead, Dr. Oz says that a fruit-filled centerpiece is the optimal choice. According to his ultimate slim-down plan, “Studies have indicated that people who smelled fruit before a meal lost an average of 30 pounds over the course of six months. [...]

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It’s been easy living meat-free for the Give It Up Challenge, except when it comes to lunch. Lunch for me is a turkey sandwich of some sort, which is off limits right now. And while I love a good veggie sandwich, I’m already tiring of the usual combos. But a recent lunch date taught me that fruit makes an awesome sandwich filling and, in terms of heartiness, a great meat fill-in. [...]

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Besides freezing fruit and making smoothies, another way to use up all that farmers market bounty in your kitchen is to dry it. Dried fruit is a great healthy snack that’s easy to tote around, and it also doubles well as a salad topping, cocktail garnish, or trail mix ingredient. [...]

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