Fruits and Veggies vs Junk Food

 Fruits are my favorite thing in the world! They're so sweet and some go very well as snacks. They help out the body so much that not a lot of people remember how. Read on for ideas in a healthier diet!

There are many reasons as to how fruits and veggies do wonders for our bodies. Here's some reasons:

• Apples: They can help lower harmful cholesterol, bone loss, and it's considered the healthiest fruit on earth
• Bananas help give energy and reduce cramps (especially during that time of the month hehe)
• Cherries help calm nerves
• Kiwis can help increase bone mass
• Mangoes can help fight against some cancers
• Oranges help with skin and vision 
• Pineapples help with arthritis 
• Watermelon controls the heart rate

~Here is a chart on how certain fruits and veggies benefit the body~

                                Know about where your fruits and veggies have been!

Keep these in mind when you're out buying fruits and veggies! Pesticides can be very harmful to the body. Also remember to wash them before consuming to lessen the harmful chemicals!

We all have those moments where we constantly crave junk food.

 Craving:

Chocolate? Replace it with Fruits, nuts and seeds

Fattening food and oily snacks? Replace them with broccoli, sesame, and cheese

If you're eating out, here's some advice to keep healthy:

• Avoid getting soda. Instead, get ice or lemonade. 
• Don't add anymore salt to your food
• If your food is larger that you expected, take some home instead of wasting or eating more than you can really handle 
• Lessen the amount of sauces, cheese, and other fatty stuff by asking for it to be removed. You can also ask to have them on the side and add the sauces yourself!