Healthy ways to consume more fruit
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Last updated on - Jul 23, 2019, 10:14 IST01/8Here's how to consume more fruit
Most of us already know a healthy diet includes fresh fruit. Apples, oranges, grapes, avocados and pineapples are just among some of the healthiest foods on the planet we can consume to improve our physical and mental health. Anthocyanins, chlorogenic acids, quercetins, catechins, and phenolic are some of the compounds these fruits contain that can help tackle inflammation and obesity. However, as nutritious and delicious as they are, many of us do not consume enough of it. That is why it is time to get creative. Here are a few healthy ways to consume more fruit to get the most out of it.
02/8Fruit pizza
If you are heading out for a potluck and want to make something healthy for the occasion, a fruit pizza is the ways to go. You'll find loads of recipes online that will help you pack this yummy and beautiful looking pizza with loads of nutrition.You'll be the hit at the party with this one.
03/8Fruit spring rolls
Fruits spring rolls are fun to make and delicious to eat. Best of all they are packed with nutrition. All you need is a bowl that includes a mix of sliced fruits and rice paper wraps. You can make these rolls as a snack for yourself or to serve at a party. Don't forget to pick the right sauce to go with these rolls.
04/8Fruit smoothie
A smoothie is one of the easiest ways to consume fruits. It's healthy and delicious. More importantly, you'll be providing your body with the right nutrition. Make sure to add fibre-rich fruits like bananas to your smoothie. You can even toss in some papaya and chia seeds to the mix.
05/8Grill it
Grilled fruit can be one of those great and pleasant additions for your barbeque party for everyone to enjoy. You can choose from a variety of fruits like peaches, plums and pineapple. All you have to do is slice your fruit in and brush some avocado oil on it. Next, add a bit of salt and start grilling. When you start to notice dark marks, tun it over. You can serve it on its own on skewers or with some honey for a bit of extra sweetness.
06/8Make into a salsa
Tomato may be the star ingredient when it comes to salsa, but there are great ways to experiment with this popular Mexican dish. Mix in some red onions, green peppers, lime juice, avocado oil, paprika, and cilantro to your salsa. For a fruity touch, you can toss peaches and any other choice of fruit you like. You could even enjoy it with lettuce. This is a perfect and healthy snack you can feel satisfied with.
07/8Make a crisp
In the mood for a lazy, but healthy dessert? You can opt for crisps made with a variety of cubed stone fruit. For this dish, make sure to leave the skin on so you can get the most out of it. To make this recipe, use five tablespoons of coconut oil, a cup of oats, half a cup of sugar, half a cup of almond flour, and a teaspoon each of salt and vanilla extract. Mix all the ingredients along with your fruit and arrowroot into a pan. Let the crisp bake for 45 minutes at 375°F.
08/8Fruit salad
A classic fruit salad may not be a novel approach to eating healthy food, but it is still a good one. There are many ways you can make fruit salad you own unique creation. The key: add ingredients you enjoy. You can add fresh herbs, olive oil and lemon juice to your salad. It's perfect to enjoy at work.