Hello Everybody,
I always say, you need a healthy diet to go with your fitness walking program. This should contain fruit and there are a number of fruits which can also help you lose weight.. So you could eat some of these and get even more benefit from your diet.
Pomegranates to the Rescue.
One fruit said to encourage weight loss is the pomegranate. It has a lot going for it. Pomegranates are nutrient rich and contain antioxidants which can slow the aging effects of free radicals. The antioxidants help stop fatty deposits building up in the arteries over time. If you are eating a moderately low fat diet anyway, this can provide more protection against blood clots, strokes and heart disease. Not only that, one pomegranate can supply up to 16% of your recommended daily intake of Vitamin C.
Avoid Storage of Fat.
Eating pomegranates helps speed up the movement of food along the digestive tract, which is a good thing in avoiding the storage of fat. But a warning. Don’t eat too many or the speed of movement may mean you will have to move rather speedily yourself.
Fight Fatigue.
Pomegranates can fight fatigue, increase energy levels and even improve the quality of your skin. Be aware, however, that pomegranate juice is fairly high in calories, so only eat one or two a day.
Do You Need Pills?
For those in a hurry the benefits of pomegranates can be obtained in capsule form. The available capsules do seem to contain a lot more than extract of pomegranate. They also will not do much for movement of food along the digestive tract. I know of nothing against capsules, but in my view if you want to eat a pomegranate buy a pomegranate and eat it. The choice is yours.
So certain fruits can help your diet and your fitness walking program. In my next post I shall have a look at another fruit with remarkable properties. But don’t forget to keep up the walking. The weather’s good, the first swallows have arrived and now is the time to enjoy the countryside.
See you soon,
Peter Stockwell
26 April 2006
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