Although research shows that most of us are upping our fruit intake, are we eating the right types of fruit? People tend to stick with what they know-bananas, apples, oranges, and the occasional serving of strawberries or blueberries. Here are five fruits you may not have tried which can be considered the “new super fruits”.

We have all heard before that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Studies have shown that people who eat breakfast are slimmer, may live longer, and are even more mentally aware.

Want a great treat packed with nutritious goodness? Think 'smoothie.'

Smoothies are quick, easy to make, and taste great. Plus, with a smoothie you are able to pack in high levels of antioxidants, fiber and Vitamin C. And smoothies are, as iVillage put it, 'generally low in fat and calories.' So if you're on diet, smoothies can be one treat that you won't have to skip.

Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? 

There are some detractors toward the theory that eating a solid breakfast each morning will benefit you throughout the day, but we don’t need to worry about them – they’ll be too tired to argue with us.

Sometimes the day is long, and when we aren’t sufficiently fueled up with good healthy foods, our bodies can start to lag. Our energy drops off easily when it is unbalanced by poor diet, so eating the correct foods is important. But we don’t always have the time in the middle of the day to sit down and cook a meal.

Are you the type of person who gets up with no time to spare, and goes straight for the coffee? You've heard it before, "breakfast is the most important meal of the day".  This is probably more true then ever before, as we live fast paced lives rushing from the moment we get out of bed. Although one cup of coffee isn't bad for you, if it replaces your breakfast you won't have the needed sustenance for your busy day.  Over time this habit will have negative affects on your health and emotional state.