NATIONAL FRUIT AT WORK DAY

On the first Tuesday in October, National Fruit at Work Day encourages some fruitiness to get you through the day. Not only is fruit tasty, but it’s good for you, too.

It might surprise you what constitutes a fruit, too. For example, an avocado qualifies as a fruit, not a vegetable. Combine this superfood with some peppers and tomatoes (also fruit) and the nutritional bonuses will keep adding up. Another surprising fruit is the eggplant. This purple fruit falls into the berry categories. Bring on the Parmesan. The tomato also falls under the berry family.

Benefits

Fruit offers many advantages over other snacking choices we make every day.

• All-natural – Fruit comes in the packages they were grown in. Each piece has no added calories, fillers or artificial flavorings.
• High fiber – Natural fiber found in fruit
• Energy source – While we love our coffee, fruit also adds a natural boost of energy.
• Improves memory – Fruits high in antioxidants, vitamin k, folate, and monounsaturated fats improve brain function.