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By making fruit your go-to snack, you unlock the power of a delicious and nutritious habit. With its natural sweetness and low calorie content, it helps you satisfy your cravings while maintaining a healthy weight. Get ready to uncover even more inspiring benefits ahead, but first, let's set your fruit goal and experience the positive impact it has on your weight loss journey.

Goal

For the next month, eat at least 2 servings of fruit per day. One serving of fruit is typically considered to be: 1 medium-sized piece of fruit (e.g. an apple, banana, orange), or 1/2 cup of chopped fruit (e.g. berries, pineapple). Check out the General Health Recommendation for Fruit Consumption to learn more about why we set this goal.

Implementation

Achieve your fruit goal with the help of these 4 simple steps:

1. Buy fresh fruits every time you go to the store.
2. Put the fruits in sight in a fruit basket in your home or office. In this way you will be reminded to eat fruit when you are hungry.
3. Set an intention to eat fruit during certain moments of the day. Add a serving to your breakfast, take one with you as a snack, or grab one when you're feeling hungry.
4. Don't let the idea of preparing fruit scare you off. Most fruits only require a quick wash and others you can learn to prepare efficiently in no time.

Check out our Implementation Guide for Fruit Consumption for more tips and strategies to make implementing this habit a success.

Benefits

Every bite of fruit provides your body with essential vitamins, minerals, and trace elements that play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy metabolism. Vitamin C, found abundantly in fruits, acts as a catalyst for various chemical reactions in your body, including the transportation of fat cells to be used as energy.

Satisfying and Low in Calories

Fruits are nature's sweet and satisfying treats that can satisfy your cravings while keeping your calorie intake in check. Their high water and fiber content create a feeling of fullness, preventing overeating and supporting weight loss efforts.

Boosted Energy and Metabolism

Fruits are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that nourish your body and provide the building blocks needed for an active lifestyle. These nutrients support optimal functioning of your metabolism, enabling your body to efficiently break down fat, burn calories, and promote weight loss.

Natural Detoxification

Many fruits, such as berries and citrus fruits, are known for their detoxifying properties. They help eliminate toxins from your body, support liver function, and promote a healthy digestive system.