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]]>Watermelon Rinds
Most people try and avoid eating too close to the rind of watermelon because it’s hard and not as juicy as the rest of the fruit, but the rinds are loaded with water and fiber. They taste great pickled.
Pineapple Cores
While some people eat the cores of the pineapple, others eat around it because it’s hard and not very sweet. While they may not be the tastiest on their own, you won’t notice the difference when putting them in a fruit salad.
Banana Peels
In the United States, people don’t eat banana peels, but in other parts of the world, it’s pretty common to eat them because they have tons of vitamins and nutrients. If you’re not down to eat them with the banana, try baking the peels.
Citrus Rinds
More vitamin C and other nutrients are found in citrus rinds than in the rest of the fruit. Sweet and savory dishes taste great with a dash of citrus zest or add the scaps to a salad or smoothie.
Kiwi Skin
Have you heard of people eating kiwis like apples? Instead of peeling them, they bite right into them. Well, they’re onto something because kiwi skin has tons of nutrients.
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Not all fruits are suitable for grilling, so it’s essential to pick the right ones. Opt for firmer fruits that can hold their shape when exposed to heat. Some excellent choices include pineapples, peaches, watermelon, apples, pears, and even avocados!
Prepare the Fruits
Before grilling, prepare the fruits by slicing them into manageable pieces. For larger fruits like watermelon or pineapples, cut them into wedges or thick slices. For smaller fruits like peaches or apples, halve them and remove the pits or cores.
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush the grates lightly with oil to prevent sticking and ensure beautiful grill marks on your fruits.
Brush with a Little Love
To enhance the flavor and prevent the fruits from sticking to the grill, lightly brush each piece with olive oil or melted butter. You can also sprinkle a touch of cinnamon, honey, or brown sugar for added sweetness.
Grill with Care and Embrace Caramelization
Place the prepared fruits directly onto the grill and let them cook for a few minutes on each side. Be mindful not to overcook them; you want to achieve those delightful grill marks while retaining their natural juiciness. As the fruits grill, you’ll notice the natural sugars start to caramelize, enhancing their sweetness and creating a delectable smoky flavor.
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First, it’s important to choose the right juicer. There are two main types of juicers: centrifugal and masticating. Centrifugal juicers are typically less expensive and faster, but they may not extract as much juice and nutrients as masticating juicers. Masticating juicers are slower and more expensive, but they tend to yield more juice and preserve more nutrients.
Choose Your Ingredients
Next, choose your ingredients. Fruits and vegetables are the obvious choices, but you can also add herbs, spices, and even nuts and seeds to your juice. It’s important to choose fresh, organic produce whenever possible to maximize the nutrients and avoid pesticides.
Avoid Juicing Too Many High-Sugar Fruits
When juicing, it’s important to keep in mind that some fruits and vegetables have more natural sugars than others. It’s best to avoid juicing too many high-sugar fruits like pineapples and mangoes. Instead, focus on vegetables like kale, spinach, and cucumbers, which have lower sugar content and are packed with nutrients.
Incorporate Superfoods
One way to add more flavor and nutrition to your juices is to incorporate superfoods like chia seeds, spirulina, and wheatgrass. These ingredients are packed with nutrients and antioxidants that can boost your immune system and overall health.
Clean Your Juicer Thoroughly
Finally, don’t forget to clean your juicer thoroughly after each use. Juicers can harbor bacteria and mold if not cleaned properly, so it’s important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions and clean all the parts thoroughly.
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Whole grains are full of fiber and tend to be more filling and slow energy-releasing than your usual white-grain carbs. Look for offers on couscous or bulgar and supermarket own brands of oats. There is so much you can make with oats and they won’t break the bank.
(@mood.healthyfood)Cheaper Fruit and Vegetable Options
Instead of trying to eat the rainbow and buying the “superfoods” start shopping for cheaper options of root vegetables, like onions, carrots, cabbage, and celery. Frozen and tinned vegetables and fruits are cheaper and still packed with vitamins and minerals. Frozen mixes of fruits for smoothies are also a great way to get your daily fix of fruits at a cheaper price.
Cheaper Dairy Options
Dairy has become very expensive in the past few months, but it is still possible to bargain shop and still receive the same nutrients. Instead of buying feta cheese, look at salad cheese which is less expensive and soft cheese instead of cream cheese. Cottage cheese and natural low-fat or greek yogurts will give you the most for your dollar.
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If you’re on a diet and trying to get something sweet without loading up on added sugar, fruit is the perfect answer. True, there are sugars present in fruit. But first of all, they’re natural sugars, and second of all, the quantity of it doesn’t even come close to most alternatives.
It’s also easier to control yourself when it comes to fruit. White sugar has a certain addicting quality to it, where you find yourself constantly craving another piece of cake even though you know you shouldn’t have one. When it comes to fruit, it’s a lot easier to stifle that desire. Your body won’t necessarily crave another apple or orange, because fruits are generally more filling and less addicting than common desserts.
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]]>Mango
Mango may be one of the most delicious fruits around, but it’s also one the stickiest. Be honest with yourself. You enjoy an occasional mango, but if it wasn’t so sticky, you’d be eating that thing ’round the clock.
Pineapple
Here’s another fruit that you can’t quite shake the stickiness once you’ve held it in your hand for too long. Also quite delicious like mango, it won’t stop people from eating pineapple—but you may want to think twice if you’re about to shake someone’s hand.
Orange
With oranges, it’s not so much about the stickiness as it is about the squirting. Orange juice just gets everywhere when you dig into it, and this certainly contributes to a sticky, messy experience.
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The beans inside of bean pods are actually seeds, so any veggie you eat that’s comprised of peas and a pod is really a fruit. That includes soybeans, snap peas, snow peas, and green beans.
Avocado
Pits in fruit usually function as or contain seeds. We don’t often relate avocados to peaches and plums, but they contain a pit just like stone fruits. However, stone fruits have pits to protect their seeds rather than the pit actually being the seed, so they don’t fall into the same species of fruit. But they are indeed fruits.
Tomatoes
Most people actually know tomatoes are fruit, botanically cut them open and you immediately see all of their seeds. But what you may not know is that tomatoes are legally vegetables: in a supreme court case over vegetable import taxes, they were ruled a vegetable. So culinary trumps botany in the eyes of the law!
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]]>Butternut and Pear Soup
Butternut squash soup is a classic winter dish, and the flavor of pears is wonderful with the earthy squash. You can also try adding a dollop of yogurt to the party.
Endive and Pear Salad with Blue Cheese
Crisp, slightly bitter endive, and ripe pears go amazing with tangy blue cheese. Add some sherry vinegar and crunchy nuts to elevate this unique salad even more.
Maple Roasted Pear with Almond crumble
This dessert may look like you’ve put a lot of effort into it, but in reality, it doesn’t require much time. Baked pears are a winter favorite, and when drizzled with crumble on top, you will undoubtedly be coming back for seconds.
Red Wine Poached Pears
Pears poached in red wine are a classic French dessert. While it’s fairly simple to make it is bursting with flavor, elegant and impressive. It also balances sweet, spicy, and fruity flavors incredibly.
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Even though lemons aren’t exactly easy to eat on their own, they offer incredible benefits. They contain vitamin C as well as other antioxidants, which can repair damaged body cells. Experts also believe that lemons hold anticancer, antidiabetic, and antibacterial qualities.
Oranges
Like lemons, oranges are citrus fruits that do a whole lot of good for the human body. Along with being packed with vitamin C, oranges also contain magnesium, potassium, calcium, and many other healthy vitamins. When you consider how delicious oranges are to eat, there really is no downside to eating one every single day.
Strawberries
Strawberries contain an incredibly high volume of water, and their seeds have plenty of dietary fibers. Along with the various minerals and vitamins strawberries possess, they also have powerfully healthy flavonoids called anthocyanins. In other words, strawberries are very good for your heart.
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]]>Cherry Tomato and Peach Salad
Cherry tomatoes halved and marinated in balsamic vinegar are delicious all on their own. But to add a pop of sweetness and summer, try adding some stone fruit like sliced peaches along with some fresh mozzarella for creaminess. The bite from the vinegar will pair perfectly with the sweetness of the peaches. To push it to the next level, try grilling the peach slices before adding them.
Goat Cheese and Spinach Salad
One of the greatest culinary unions is that of baby spinach, goat cheese, pecans, and any kind of fruit. Really, any fruit at all will be delicious in this salad. Dress with balsamic or apple cider vinegar and dig in!
Pomegranate Tabouli
Tabouli is a delicious and refreshing bulgur salad with mint and parsley. It’s light and the perfect meal or side dish for summer. But it’s missing something without a little sweetness added—the best way to do this being to mix in some pomegranate seeds. If you don’t have pomegranates, dried cranberries will also provide a nice, candied sweetness that will fit well with the flavor profile.
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