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8 Best Fruits to Eat for Breakfast to Kickstart your Morning!
We know there is a still a debate on whether breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Whichever you decide to believe nutritionists still believe that a well-balanced breakfast is important to lay the groundwork for a solid day ahead.
Fruit is loaded with fiber and important nutrients which make it a great addition to a well-balanced breakfast. We’ve got a list of the best fruits to eat in the morning recommended by registered dietitians.
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Citrus Fruits
All citrus fruits are great – we are talking oranges, grapefruits, lemons and limes. They all contain great sources of vitamin C, potassium, and phytonutrients as well as have anti-inflammatory and detoxification properties. All of that in one fruit – better believe it!
Grapefruit however has a high level of flavonoid, naringenin – don’t ask about specifics but these nutrients help promote leanness in the body. We are always keen to promote leanness in our body.
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Apples
You know the saying – an apple a day keeps the doctor away. This saying isn’t wrong when looking at the nutritional benefits of an apple. Apples are packed with fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants. They are also a great source of a flavonoid called quercetin which is anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties that help boost the human bodies immune system.
They are also so easy to take with you when on the go during the mornings. The perks of eating an apple in the morning is that it’s packed with fiber keeping you fuller for longer. They also pair well with oatmeal or with peanut butter on toast.
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Raspberries
Raspberries are great to add to oatmeal, yoghurt, toast and even smoothies. They are a great source of fiber and vitamin C and a real nutritional powerhouse because we eat the fruit whole (skin and seeds included) Just one cup of raspberries contains 8 grams of fiber and 64 calories.
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Pomegranate seeds
These ruby jewel-like seeds are rich in antioxidants. They have been known to help prevent prostate, colon, lung and breast cancer. They are also a great source of Vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, fiber and folate. Take your breakfast to the next level by adding a half a cup of pomegranate seeds to your bowl of yoghurt or oats.
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Blueberries
Blueberries are filled with all the goodness required to get you going in the morning. They are a great source of fiber and have anti-inflammatory properties. All these properties contribute to heart health and reduction in chronic diseases.
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Kiwi
Not just a pretty face – these kiwi fruits are high in vitamin C and can help boost immunity. They are also a great aid in digestion and add a pop of colour to any breakfast meal. A great way to eat these fruits is by simply cutting the kiwi in half and scooping the fruit out with a spoon.
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Cantaloupe/Sweet melon
Cantaloupe also known as sweet melon is super rich in vitamins A, C and potassium and fiber. Its super high in water so it’s perfect in the morning when you don’t feel like drinking water. This fruit is super low in calories so you don’t have to worry about eating too much of it.
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Banana
By far the most popular fruit added in every breakfast meal the banana is rich in fiber, B vitamins such as potassium, manganese and magnesium. It contains resistant starch not digested by our bodies but rather is beneficial bacteria to your gut.
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Let us know in the comments section below if any of you will be putting these incredible nutrient rich fruits in your breakfast bowl this week?
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I always make sure that I do not run out of fruits, They are the most important in my life even if I can skip my breakfast I make sure that I have Apple and Banana.
Great, very informative
I loved reading this article. I had to change up my diet after being diagnosed with stage 3cancer. And whilst my immune system is weak knowing the benefits of all the above fruits Will definitely help build up my immune system.. Thank you for the well written article.
Awesome read, makes you value the intake of fruits on a daily basis.
Love myself a healthy breakfast filled with nutrition. Fruits for smoothies or having a whole fruit salad is always refreshing
Great article. Very educational and informative. We as parents or mom’s should definitely invest in rasing our kids with more fruit as part of their diet and also teach them about the benefits of eating healthy.
My mom eats Kiwi’s every morning and it work wonderfully for her constipation. She’s tried many things and Kiwi’s work the best for her nasty problem.
I always make sure to have a fruit at least twice a day. Thank you so much for the article.♥️♥️
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All my favorite fruits now I know the benefits, thank you
summer is usually my favorite season for the simple reason that there is a greater variety of fruit available to choose from. I am a fruitee if that were a word. I could eat fruit any time of the day or night. Being pregnant and having to take the vitamins to support my pregnancy such as iron constipation was a huge problem and because I was so limited with the over counter medications I could take, I looked to fruit. WOW! did it help, the refreshing taste of kiwi wasn’t only enjoyed but made my bowel movement a much more pleasant experience, having citrus definitely helped with the morning sickness when I wasn’t able to take in any other foods, I love the taste of raspberries and banans when eating All bran! Best combination ever.