The Nutrition Consultants
We recommend Squeeze Me Blendies
Most people know by now the importance of eating 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day, but is there any easy way to do this, especially during the Wintter when British fruit is in short supply?
The massive government campaign (Change 4 Life) to get the nation healthy, truly is for our own benefit. With ever increasing statistics of obesity, not to mention the endless list of other potential diseases, we have to take our health seriously and we have to start doing it now.
They reckon that by 2050, 90% of today’s kids will be overweight, making them more susceptible to other health problems such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Now 2050 may sound rather future-istic, but it’s a reality for our kids, whether they’re newborn, 10 years old or just celebrated their 21st birthday.
Good health is all about prevention and putting those preventative measures into action can start with what you eat. Did you know that before there was medicine, there was food! Why let your current eating habits set you up for a life time of reliance on prescriptive medicine.
With a company like Squeeze Me, the well versed mantra of “I just don’t have any time” is no longer acceptable. Blendies are little packets of blast frozen fruits that you keep in the freezer ready to be whizzed up with minimum fuss.
What is so brilliant about Squeeze Me mixes is that the fruit has been frozen at source meaning that the highest possible nutrient content has been locked in making them packed full of vitamins and minerals.
So why are they so good for you?
Well, firstly they are delicious, secondly they count as one of your five a day…
Sparkle Fruits – blueberry, raspberry, strawberry.
Blueberries are high in anti-oxidants like Vitamin C, meaning they are great disease fighters.
Raspberries provide an incredible variety of nutrients including fibre which is essential for keeping your bowel regular.
Strawberries contain something called phenols, making them good for your heart as well as providing anti-inflammatory properties.
Together, the fruits found in Sparkle Fruits provide a powerhouse of free-radical (disease causing nasties) busting nutrients and you’d be nuts not to include them in your diet on a regular basis.
Twinkle Fruits – pineapple, mango, strawberry.
Pineapple is great for your digestion as it contains an enzyme called bromelain. Enzymes are responsible for breaking down the food we eat and bromelain is needed to break down protein.
Mangos are high in fibre and low in calories as well as an excellent source of beta-carotene, playing a vital role in skin health, both internally and externally.
Strawberries have already been mentioned, but they are so good for you, we thought we’d mention them again. Along with high levels of dietary fibre their endless list of health benefits, also include anti-cancer and anti-aging properties.
Collectively, Twinkle Fruits are your digestive system’s best friend helping you to break down the food you eat while providing the fibre you need to keep things moving.