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Fruit you should boot

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Are you STILL trying to lose weight so that you can fit into a bikini on Christmas Day without people thinking you’re actually a turkey? Don’t worry, most people are in your shoes too, but there’s a way you can get ahead.

People on diets, especially the traditional low fat types, tend to plump for fruit and vegetables, which is a great idea, no doubt about it. Fruit and vegetables will give you all of your nutritional requirements without too much of the bad stuff (fat and carbs). However, it’s not as simple as it might seem.

Fruits in particular can prove to be a serious stumbling block for wannabe losers, and this is because they’re actually pretty high in sugar. Popping a box of grapes on your desk is like embracing carbohydrates, something people aren’t so keen on these days. Dried fruit and tinned fruit are even worse, and should be avoided in and substantial quantity.

There’s an easy way to stay on top of your fruit intake so that you can maximise the goodness and watch that weight drop off, portion control. To make things easier for you, here’s our guide to exactly how much of your favourite fruit constitutes 100 calories.

Learn this and you’ll supercharge your diet in no time.


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