i would like to include fruits in my diet. what are the  top 3 'healthiest' fruits. btw, i'm obese.
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1.  Pomegranite\n2.  Blueberries\n3.  Grapefruit\n\nBut all in moderation, and be sure to eat whole fruits, don't just drink juices.
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In theory, NONE. Fruit is generally high in fructose, a simple sugar. But honestly a no flour, no sugar diet isn't healthy. The only kind of carb you're allowed to have on that diet is fiber, which the body can't digest (fiber is good for you, but you need digestable carbs too). Your body needs carbohydrates for energy. Sure, your body uses some fat for energy too, but your brain uses only carbs. The amount of fat your body uses for energy is pretty much set, so there aren't many things you can do to increase the amount of fat you're burning. Also, you'll quickly realize that there isn't much to eat on a no-carb diet, so you'll probably end up eating high-fat foods, which tend to be very high calorie foods. The only way to really lose weight is to consume less calories than you use.
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I know people are going to tell you all kinds of products that you can buy over the counter but I'm going to be weird and say something different. Want fiber that is really good for you and includes other vitamins and mineral as well as other beficial properties? Yes?\n\nOkay! You'll never guess... Bananas\n\nYes the simple fruit you've always eaten is REALLY REALLY good for you. Not only that but is cheaper and healthier than over the counter fiber treatments...\n\nHere's an article that I just read that I'll share...\n\n"Bananas Containing three natural sugars -  sucrose, fructose and glucose\ncombined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial\nboost of energy.  Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough\nenergy  for a strenuous 90-minute workout.   No wonder the banana is the\nnumber one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the\nonly way a banana can help us keep fit.  It can also help overcome or\nprevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must\nto add to our daily diet.\n \nDepression:\nAccording to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering\nfrom depression, many felt much better after eating a banana.   This is\nbecause bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts\ninto serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally\nmake you feel happier.\n \nPMS:\nForget the pills -- eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood\nglucose levels, which can affect your mood.\n \nAnemia:\nHigh in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the\nblood and so helps in cases of anemia.\n \nBlood Pressure:\nThis unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt,\nmaking it the perfect way to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food\nand Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make\nofficial claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure\nand stroke.\n \nBrain Power:\n200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their\nexams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to\nboost their brain power.  Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit\ncan assist learning by making pupils more alert.\n \nConstipation:\nHigh in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel\naction, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.\n \nHangovers:\nOne of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake,\nsweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the\nhoney, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and\nre-hydrates your system.\n \nHeartburn:\nBananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from\nheartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.\n \nMorning Sickness:\nSnacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and\navoid morning sickness.\n \nMosquito bites:\nBefore reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area\nwith the inside of a banana skin.  Many people find it amazingly successful\nat reducing swelling and irritation.\n \nNerves:\nBananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.\n \nOverweight and at work?\nStudies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work\nleads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000\nhospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be\nin high-pressure jobs.  The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced\nfood cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high\ncarbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.\n \nUlcers:\nThe banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because\nof its soft texture and smoothness.  It is the only raw fruit that can be\neaten without distress in over-chronicle
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Hey Carolina C - Eat your fruits and veggies (they make great snacks), salads from time to time, grilled or broiled verses fried, drink plenty of healthy fluids plus drink an antioxidant juice daily, exercise, drink a natural and healthy energy drink, look for the heart smart on menu's when you go out to eat, and pop a Hershey's kiss every now and then just because. I do but don't tell anyone ok. Take care and best wishes to you !!!!
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I love strawberries. They are tasty and are a good source of alkalizing food. Did you know it is legal and expected to eat a strawberry, grape, or nut from a container or bundle in your grocery. If they are sweet, I let the strawberries float into my grocery basket.
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fruits like grapes and berries - they are lower in sugar carbs.  Also carrots have more carbs than cellery, but are good for you.  I like to get some low calorie ranch to dip my veggies in.  I prefer fresh broccoli, carrots, cellery, and mushrooms.  Also if you like black olives, you can have a few of those each day too.
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I just saw a segment on tv about Hoodia. It is a leaf of a plant that African warriors eat while out on a hunt, because it suppresses their appetite..so in that situation it works. HOWEVER, the doctor who I saw on this segment said that you have to be sure you are getting authentic Hoodia because some companies are passing off other things as Hoodia. He didn't explain, or I don't remember him explaining, how you could tell. My opinion is this, the good old fashioned exercise and change of diet is your best option for weight loss. How did all those women back in the day remain so thin and healthy without Atkins, South Beach or Hoodia? :::::shutter:::::
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Hmmm...they all seem healthy but if you must choose Id go with the Cheerios/fruit. U get the calcium from the milk in addition to the health benefits of the fruit & Cheerios. The eggs provide protein but are high in cholesterol. (One egg contains 70% of your daily cholesterol intake). I also eat turkey bacon to add some meat to my breakfast. Only 35 calories per slice & not high in fat (55% less fat than pork bacon). Fresh fruit is also a favorite of mine
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you say other than cucumbers and lettuce. does that mean no fruits and veggies? b/c that is what i would reccommend. they contain water and fiber which can fill you up. i would eat an apple or two, slice it up all nicely so its easy to eat. \nFYI apples are very low cal as are most fruits and veggies and dont me its not allowed on your diet, you need some fiber and wont get that from meat
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Some answers have been good and a couple have not.  I do not agree with the person that said 'You can never have too much fruit'.  I have read that we should eat 5 - 10 servings of fruits and veggies but BOTH.  Fruit has more calories but that's OK, however I don't think you should have more than your 6 - 8 servings.  Don't forget to eat your veggies too, plus all the other nutritious stuff!  Whole wheat bread, buns, cereal, etc. plus yogurt, cottage cheese and meat, etc. You need protein and calcium and all sorts of other nutrients. My grandmother went on an 'all fruit' diet and lost a lot of weight but she definitely wasn't eating healthy!
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Fruits all Kinds, especially tropical fruits, Papaya is the best... :)
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Oh I'm on a diet to loose weight now. It's going well so far. I eat when I'm really hungry and I never overeat. I drink a lot of water while eating. I eat fruits rather than candys and snacks. When I'm lazy to cook, I eat like canned soup (love progresso soups) rather than junk food like pizza. I chew a lot when I eat.
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Like? An unusual fruit that taste really good is star fruit! My parents like to cross-breed fruits.
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I have diabetes, and have been told by a dietician in the hospital to eat a fruit  6 times a day. Fruit with breakfast, 10 am, noon, 2 pm dinner, and snack before bedtime. Only one banana a day, higher sugar. Apples and pears are great. Mangos are ok in smaller quantities. These are natural sugars, a little harder to digest.  These fruits take away hunger and are lower in calories  than items we eat with sugar in them such as cookies, cakes, candy and all those bad things. I have lost 70 lbs by doing this over a period of time  (250 down to 180) My diabetis went away (after being at 460) for 7 years after losing to 224. It has come back because I cheated too much, but it is back to normal with medication only. I eat fruit, when I  get a craving. It really works.  The dietician was very accurate. Best advice I have ever been given.
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Fruit is good to eat after a workout.  I'd suggest drinking water instead of juice.  I also like a half a peanut butter sandwich sometimes.
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It depends on what you are comparing  it to....OREO vs a big mack= Oreo is then the healthy choice!lol I have no idea what is healthy anymore.I hear veggies are good for you but the pesticides farmers use on them ..oh well! I cant even pronounce the ingredients on many foods ,I sound like a drunken fool
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veggies are way good...but healthy...=)