Fruits are generally high in fibers, water and vitamin C. Regular consumption of fruit is associated with reduced risks of cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, Alzheimer disease, cataracts, and some of the functional declines associated with aging.

Here are some good tips about consuming fruits:

In general:

-To make it more appealing, keep a bowl with fresh fruits on hand..
-In season, fresh fruits are cheaper that you would otherwise find them.
-Also, if you have a craving, canned, dried or frozen fruits can also do it.
-Consider convenience when shopping. Buy pre-cut packages of fruit (such as melon or pineapple chunks) for a healthy snack in seconds. Choose packaged fruits that do not have added sugars.

Fruits and meals:

-With your cereals, at breakfast, you can add pieces of banana, strawberries or peaches, which add extra flavor to your meal
-Also, when making pancakes, add sliced bananas as a filling, or serve them with blueberries
-At lunch, pack a tangerine, banana, or grapes to eat! they make a nutritious lunch which can be perfect for you
-At dinner,you can use fruits also with your vegetable salad! Try a chicken, corn, pineapple salad, or add apples or pears to the your day to day salad.
-Try meat dishes that incorporate fruit, such as chicken with apricots or mango chutney.
-For dessert, have baked apples, pears, or a fruit salad.

Tips for a plus of flavor:
-Try low-fat yogurt or pudding as a dip for fruits like strawberries or melons.
-Make a fruit smoothie with low fat milk and bananas and/or strawberries.
-Try different textures of fruits. For example, apples are crunchy, bananas are smooth and creamy, and oranges are juicy.
-For fresh fruit salads, mix apples, bananas, or pears with acidic fruits like oranges, pineapple, or lemon juice to keep them from turning brown.

But, to keep it all safe and healthy, don`t forget to wash fruits VERY WELL under clean, running water before you eat them! Don`t mix or keep together fruits with any kind of raw meat!