{"id":6693,"date":"2023-08-19T22:19:51","date_gmt":"2023-08-19T15:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6693"},"modified":"2023-08-19T22:19:51","modified_gmt":"2023-08-19T15:19:51","slug":"why-does-cut-fruit-taste-better-than-whole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6693","title":{"rendered":"Why Does Cut Fruit Taste Better Than Whole?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">I<\/span>n my ongoing quest to pack more fresh produce into my meals, I\u2019ve been turning to the likes of apples, pears, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/plum-benefits\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/plum-benefits\/\">plums<\/a>, and peaches to get more fiber and antioxidants throughout the day. I\u2019ve noticed that I\u2019m more likely to enjoy them when I slice them into ultra thin bites versus eating them whole, which got me to thinking: Is this a universal thing or simply a personal preference?<\/div>\n<p>Per a <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18334048\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18334048\/\">2008 survey<\/a> published in the <em>Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research<\/em>, half of the dietitians surveyed believed that fresh-cut produce didn\u2019t differ in taste from whole produce. This sample population might be niche, but a 50-50 split indicates that I\u2019m certainly not alone with my preference. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/realnutrition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/realnutrition\/\">Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, CDN<\/a>, of Real Nutrition in New York City, there are a few simple reasons why some of us gravitate towards fruit that\u2019s sliced or diced.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>4 reasons why you might prefer sliced fruit over whole fruit<\/h2>\n<h3>1. It can enhance the sensory experience of eating<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cSlicing fruit allows you to taste the juiciness and flavors of those fruits that come with a thick outer skin\u2014both edible and non-edible,\u201d Shapiro begins. A sense of reward can kick in more quickly due to the bigger and more direct exposure to the juiciness of a given fruit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0950329305000741\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0950329305000741\">One survey<\/a> published in the journal <em>Food Quality and Preference<\/em> found that when it comes to apples in particular, the three biggest factors that reign supreme in selecting them are (anticipated) taste, aroma, and freshness. Once you buy, cut, and eat them, you may get a more immediate take of its sensory attributes and ripeness alike.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/cut-fruit\/\" current-title=\"Just Me, or Does Fruit Always Taste Better Sliced Versus Whole? 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It can be more satisfying<\/h3>\n<p>Shapiro notes that when you cut fruit, you increase its total surface area. \u201cIt will take more time to eat and the snack looks larger,\u201d she says. Both of these elements can enhance satiety and make it feel like you\u2019re getting more bite for your buck. Plus, slicing up certain fruits like apples and pears can potentially make for a lengthier, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/why-i-crave-crunchy-food\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/why-i-crave-crunchy-food\/\">crunchier, and noisier<\/a>\u2014and thus more satisfying\u2014snacking experience.<\/p>\n<h3>3. It can be more versatile than whole fruit<\/h3>\n<p>Cutting up fruit can also make it easier to get creative with your produce intake. \u201cIt allows you to mix fruit together, like in a fruit salad,\u201d says Shapiro. As the saying goes, variety is the spice of life: The mixture of different types of cut fruit with others\u2014including some that may still be whole (think: blueberries and raspberries)\u2014may bring greater gustatory delight via different tastes and textures.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, fruit slices can make for a more enjoyable snacking experience overall since you can easily make a range of culinary creations with them. \u201cYou can dip it into something yummy like peanut butter or yogurt,\u201d says Shapiro. Or if you\u2019re feeling a bit decadent, the likes of sliced peaches and cream is an <em>incredibly<\/em> worthy option.<\/p>\n<h3>4. It can evoke more joy<\/h3>\n<p>Eating sliced fruit can, at least in a minor way, elicit the joy of eating like a kid again. \u201cYou can eat it with your fingers if you choose, [which makes it] more fun for your hands and your mouth,\u201d Shapiro notes.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cYou can eat it with your fingers if you choose, [which makes it] more fun for your hands and your mouth,\u201d Shapiro notes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Final thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>To slice or not to slice will ultimately come down to your personal preference for taste, as well as other factors such as convenience. Perhaps it\u2019s favorable at certain times to grab and go with whole fruit, or superior to create a balanced and filling snack using cut fruit as one of several ingredients. No matter which way you slice it (or <em>don\u2019t<\/em> slice it), having fresh fruit nearby\u2014and consuming it before it goes bad\u2014is helpful to load up on good-for-you nutrients. \u201cHaving fruit prepared, washed, and within eyesight will help you to consume more of it, especially if it is in season,\u201d says Shapiro.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of nutritional considerations, she reminds us of the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/fruit-and-veggie-peels\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/fruit-and-veggie-peels\/\">enjoying fruit with the peels on<\/a>. \u201cThe nutrition in cut fruit can decrease if you do not eat the edible skin with fiber, vitamins, and minerals,\u201d she explains. Plus, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguthealthdoctor.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.theguthealthdoctor.com\/about\/\">Megan Rossi PhD, RD<\/a>, previously told Well+Good, antioxidant levels in fruit can be up to 328 times higher in peels than in its peels than in its flesh. Apples are a standout in this regard, too: \u201cAn apple with skin contains up to 332 percent more vitamin K, 142 percent more vitamin A, and 115 percent more vitamin C than its peeled counterpart,\u201d she shared.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, if you do decide to slice up your fruit, Shapiro says it\u2019s usually best to consume it sooner than later. \u201cDepending on how long the fruit is cut, the amount of vitamin C will decrease as it is carried in water and leach out,\u201d she cautions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In my ongoing quest to pack more fresh produce into my meals, I\u2019ve been turning to the likes of apples, pears, plums, and peaches to get more fiber and antioxidants throughout the day. 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