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We all know by now that we should be eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. But knowing and doing are two different things, aren’t they? Sometimes it is just not easy to get them all in there. We are constantly tempted to fill up on convenience and junk food.  So we’ll have to get creative. Here are a few ideas to “sneak” some extra vegetables and fruits in your family’s diet. 1. Start the day… Continue Reading ›› The post 10 Ways To Sneak Some Extra Fruits And Vegetables In Your Family’s Diet appeared first...

Alexander the Great fell in love with this surprisingly sweet fruit in Asia, where he found them growing wild. When he returned to Europe from his military expeditions, he brought some with him. The ancient Romans gave the apricot its name – from the Latin word for “precocious” – because the apricot is the first fruit of the season to ripen. The name stuck, and the apricot spread all over, from Europe, to America, and all the way to Australia.… Continue Reading ›› The post Apricots Are Loaded With Nutritional Goodies appeared first on Burn Fat Orlando.

It’s no secret that antioxidants are incredibly beneficial to good health. It’s believed the antioxidants in food can help prevent cancer, reverse or slow aging, enhance your immune system, increase your energy and improve heart and other organ health. Given all we know about antioxidants and their beneficial properties, it’s amazing more people don’t get enough fruits and vegetables, the primary sources of antioxidants. Experts recommend a minimum of 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily, but say getting 7-10… Continue Reading ›› The post 10 Ways To Get More Antioxidants Into Your Diet appeared first on Burn Fat Orlando.

The tomato has been called many things throughout history:  Peruvian apple, love apple, and even, by Americans at least, a vegetable.  Today, however, this lovely fruit is fast becoming known as Superfood! While not able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, this super hero of the nutrition world is able to do some pretty amazing things.  For example, some studies show the tomato may help decrease the risk of prostate cancer, as well as breast, lung and stomach… Continue Reading ›› The post You Say Tomato – I Say Superfood appeared first on Burn Fat Orlando.