Mediterranean Diet: A Fruit Salad for All Seasons

Happy Thursday to all of you,

 

Here is a salad you can prepare without even dirtying the kitchen. What does this salad offer you? Let’s see.

 

Apples: they are high in soluble fiber which helps lower cholesterol and insoluble fiber, needed for regular bowel movements. Remember the saying: One apple a day keeps the doctor away. They are good for the heart and the liver.

 

Bananas: the potassium found in bananas helps with the sodium and potassium balance, vital for the heart and muscles proper functioning. It is also needed to regulate the water inside and outside our cells.

 

Pears: The help regulate bowel movements because of their fiber. They are diuretic which helps maintain a healthy blood pressure.

 

Kiwis: high in fiber which helps with regular bowel movements. They are high in vitamin C.

 

Oranges: they are high in vitamin C. Vitamin C helps with iron absorption when both are consumed in the same meal.

 

Grapes: they are rich in vitamins B and C. They are high in antioxidants which are needed to fight free radicals, a main cause of chronic diseases and aging.

 

 

Fruit Salad with Coconut Snowflakes

 

Makes 4 servings

 

1 red apple

1 banana

1 golden apple

1 pear

1 kiwi

1 bunch of grapes

1 orange

2 spoons of sugar

2 spoons of grape or apple juice

2 spoons of coconut snowflakes

mint leaves

 

Dice the fruit and place it in a salad bowl. Sprinkle fruit with the sugar. Next, add the grape or apple juice and mix well. Place the fruit salad in individual bowls and sprinkle with coconut snowflakes.

 

Let me know how it came out. Pretty good, didn’t it?

 

If you are interested in reading more about fruits, check out this article: Fruits that Are Low in Calories 

 

Emilia Klapp has a degree in Nutrition Science and is certified by the American Dietetic Association as a Registered Dietitian. With her new book, “Your Heart Needs the Mediterranean Diet”, she has helped thousands of people just like you reduce the risk of heart disease, lose weight and enjoy a more abundant life at the same time. For more information on the book and to receive a free especial report on the “Top 10 Mediterranean Curative Ingredients” go to: http://mediterraneanheart.com