Eating fruits for lunch can be an easier way to have a balanced diet since having all the foods required for a balanced diet at once all the time can be tricky. Instead, your meals for the day can make up a daily balanced diet divided into three or sometimes two meals. However, fruits can make you ravenous if they are your first meal of the day.
If you aren't in the habit of eating or snacking on fruits, having a bowl of fruits for lunch can be a good idea. Lunch is the prime time to enjoy a fruit meal between a heavy breakfast and supper/dinner. Here's what happens if you follow DJ Zato's fruit lunch meal.
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In the afternoon when your energy levels are dipping, fruits are powerhouses of essential vitamins, minerals, and fibre. They also help clean your blood reducing risks of cancer, inflammation, and diabetes, among others.
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So what happens when you eat only fruits for lunch?
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You will have glowing skin and continue to look younger as you age.
Better digestion. Due to their high nutritional value and easy breakdown, fruits aid in better digestion.
You are able to eat supper or dinner early because fruits digest faster making you feel hungry early. Eating early means you have enough time for your body to digest food and feel light before you go to sleep. This means better sleep, mornings, and more energy throughout the day.
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You may lose weight if that's your goal. The fibre in the fruits makes you feel full for longer periods. This might make you eat fewer calories leading to weight loss. It is important to note that fruits have low calories compared to their nutritional value.
