Fruit!

Fruit is essential for a healthy diet. They prove many nutrients your body needs to keep you from getting sick and even preventing diseases and cancers. Fruits have their own specific nutrients that help prevent particular diseases and cancers so it’s really important to have a variety of fruits. In many studies, berries are found to help against several types of cancers. Blueberries are also known for their help of memory.

            Eating just a few blueberries and an apple a week won’t show a full effect of what their benefits are; however, it is better than nothing at all. Many different countries have their own recommend of serving sizes you should have a day. In the U.S. adults should have around two cups of fruit.

            All the other food groups are also very important. To be healthy having a balanced diet is best. Every day you should consume fruits, vegetables, fat, protein, and carbohydrates. Yes, fat. There are several people that say you should have no fat and that it’s bad for you. Your body needs fat and most importantly your brain does, especially at a young age! There are bad fats and good fats… I will have to touch that subject another time.

A great list of just a few good fruits can be found here: http://www.canadianliving.com/health/nutrition/top_25_healthy_fruits_blueberries_apples_cherries_bananas_and_21_more_healthy_picks.php