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Healthy fruit choices for breakfast
Fruits are known to be rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, and have high nutritional value.
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If you're having difficulty finding the time or thinking up healthy choices to jumpstart your day, simply reach for some fruit.
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tarting with the right meal can help boost your energy for the day's activities, and a healthy breakfast can jumpstart your day's balanced nutrition intake.
Fruits are known to be rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, and have high nutritional value.
Here are some healthy fruit choices for your breakfast meal, as compiled by kompas.com.
Bananas
Bananas are available all year long. It contains potassium, which helps to lower blood pressure. Eat it whole or mix it with a bowl of oatmeal, as bananas can help keep you feel fuller for longer.
Watermelons
Watermelons are highly nutritious and packed full of the phytochemical lycopene. Lycopene is a carotenoid that gives many fruits and vegetables their red color, and is thought to play a role in preventing cancer and heart disease. Watermelons also have a high water content of 91-93% – hence their name – so you can rehydrate while enjoying its juicy sweetness.
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Berries
Berries, such as blueberries, strawberries and raspberries, are rich in antioxidants that help fight disease. They are also high in fiber and low in calories. Berries can be mixed with yogurt, cereal or oatmeal, turning them into tasty breakfast treats.
Kiwis
Kiwis are high in vitamin C, with one fruit containing approximately 65 mg each – or 72% of an adult's daily intake of 90 mg. It's also rich in other vital nutrients, including vitamins A, K, E and the Bs, as well as potassium, copper and fiber.
Oranges
Oranges are also an excellent source of vitamin C, and contain high dietary fiber. A glass of freshly squeezed orange juice for breakfast is a good source of antioxidants as part of your daily nutritional intake. (liz/kes)
