Food Recipe Collections

Next time your energy drops, skip the caffeine.

You’re better off grabbing fruit, nuts, or beans, says Steven Pratt, M.D., coauthor of SuperFoodsRx Diet (Rodale, 2008). These foods boost energy more effectively because they contain vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that combat inflammation, support your immune system, and help you recover faster from exercise, explains Pratt.

Citrus

Snack on citrus fruits: They’re rich in vitamin C, a powerful nutrient that can have an antioxidant effect 20 minutes after you eat it, explains Pratt. If you prefer juice, choose one with pulp for more fiber, he says.

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AT A RECENT vegan brunch, we sampled an unexpected delight: fresh–squeezed tangerine juice in a light–orange etched vintage glass. Frothy and sweet, it was an unusual and heavenly way to start the morning—and it got us thinking. Could homemade juices be a fun and easy way to get our daily servings of fruits and vegetables? We decided to find out.

Are you eating enough fruit?

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