The Truth on Fruit + What a Healthy Meal Should Consist of

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<h1>The Truth on Fruit + What a Healthy Meal Should Consist of</h1> <p align=right>by Arnel Ricafranca</p> <div align=justify>I have known a lot of people who were very surprised to find out about the negative side of eating fruit in regards to weight loss. Fruit contains simple sugar. Also, people are amazed when they find out how much of the simple sugar they are ingesting when eating a piece of fruit. Please don’t get me wrong though, eating fruit on a daily basis is healthy. Actually they are very healthy, because they are high in micronutrients, vitamins and minerals. They are full of antioxidants and phytochemicals which have been said to help prevent some diseases. They have fiber and contain a good amount of water. They give us energy and a good blood sugar spike. But like most things, there is a downside. Your fat release can be interrupted by the simple sugars the fruit contains. People may think that fruit is made up of only natural sugar also known as fructose, so it’s a great food for them to eat while dieting. What those people don’t realize is that the sugar found in soda, juice and in those little sugar packets that you add to your morning coffee is also “natural” sugar. Sugar comes from sugar cane which is a combination of natural minerals, vitamins, water, fiber and vitamins. If your goal is to lose fat, then it would be a smart idea to limit your fruit intake. If you are like me and you love fruit but you still want to lose body fat, then I suggest that you start consuming fruits that are high in protein which will slow down the release of the sugar in your body. Or if that doesn’t work for you, try mixing your favorite fruit with some low fat cottage cheese or fat-free yogurt to get the protein to aid the sugar release. Just keep in mind that you are much better off if you don’t consume fruit by itself. Let fruit give you all its benefits without having to worry about the sugar. A Healthy Meal Like fruit, vegetables are extremely high in those micronutrients mentioned above. I want people to make better choices in regards to weight loss and nutrition. I want to put you in the right path to achieve your fat loss goals. A healthy meal should consist of 3 main things. 1. A fibrous vegetable such as broccoli or spinach, 2. A good starchy carb such as a baked potato. 3. A lean source of protein such as baked chicken or fish. Arnel Ricafranca is a six pack abs expert, fitness boot camp coach, author, and a motivational speaker. He has authored and co-authored several books including The Ultimate Weight Loss Success Strategies For Busy Men and Women Over 40 available online at www.elitefitnessexperts.com. Mr. Ricafranca has been featured as the fitness expert on numerous media such as Jersey 101.5 FM, and Morris Health and Life Magazine, and numerous websites such as NBC WALB 10 News, NBC KPLC 7 News, and KTRE ABC 9 news. Mr. Ricafranca can be reached via email at fitnessvip@gmail.com Arnel Ricafranca websites http://www.iwantsixpackabs.com http://www.womensworkoutguide.com http://www.mensworkoutguide.com http://www.workoutseries.com http://www.introtobodybuilding.com http://www.howtogetbigger.com </div> <p align=center>Article source: <a href="http://www.ArticlePros.com/Health-and-Fitness/general_health/article-78790.html">ArticlePros.com</a></p> <table align=center width=550 cellspacing=1 bgcolor=silver cellpadding=5> <tr bgcolor=antiquewhite> <td> <p align=center><b>About the author</b></p> <p align=justify>Arnel Ricafranca is founder of<br /> http://www.iwantsixpackabs.com<br /> http://www.mensworkoutguide.com http://www.womensworkoutguide.com</p> <p align=left><a href="http://www.iwantsixpackabs.com" target="_blank" title="will open in new window" class=blue>http://www.iwantsixpackabs.com</a></p> <p align=center><input type=button class=asubm value="Other articles by Arnel Ricafranca" onclick="document.location='http://www.ArticlePros.com/author.php?Arnel Ricafranca'" style="height:20px;cursor:hand"></p> </td> </tr> </table>