Fruits are a healthy option and must be included in your daily diet. While they are packed with vitamins and fiber they are weight watches as they are natural and do not load you up with calories. Doctors recommend 3 servings of fruits daily.

Fruits like oranges are high in Vitamin C. You can eat oranges as a snack or grab a glass of juice when you are parched. A glass every morning is an excellent energy boost.

If you are trying to reduce weight then eat all fruits with the exception of bananas. These are good in the case of under weight persons trying to add pounds.

Keep a bowl of fruits in the centre of the dinning table. While you are eating your meals the colors attract your attention and send a message to your brain to want them.

Freeze fruits and make smoothies. Children get a kick out of it. This is a good option to forcing them to eat their foods. Blend fruits like mangoes, bananas and melons with milk to make rich healthy milkshakes. This serves a dual purpose as it takes children’s attention away from junk foods as well as ensures that they eat their fruits and drink milk without any fuss.

I don’t know a single person who would shy away from an ice cream. Offer yourself and your family fresh seasonal fruit ice creams and watch the smiles appear. You will have everyone asking for more.

In addition to everything else you can also make jams and sauces of fruits. The jams can be used as sandwich spreads for breakfast and snack time while the sauces can be used as topping on ice cream, milk and toast. Bake a few dozen tarts and top them with jam. Add a couple to the kids lunch boxes every day.