Indulge yourself with Summer Fruits
There’s nothing more delicious than a bowl of mixed berries, or a juicy orange, in the summer months but remember variety is key when it comes to healthy eating. Why not experiment with some of the following delicious and nourishing seasonal alternatives:
Nectarines: Nectarines are nutritionally similar to peaches, but yet a different fruit. The best way to identify the difference between a nectarine and peach is by the lack of ‘furry’ skin on the nectarine. Grilled nectarines are a wonderful tasty treat! Be sure to brush the fruit with fruit juices and cook until it is heated through.
Pluots and apriums are complex hybrid fruits that are part plum and part apricot in heritage. Use pluots and apriums as a topping for yogurt or as dessert or add sliced pluots or apriums to your next salad.
Limes may be most famous for their historical benefits to sailors. Limes are packed with Vitamin C and were eaten on ships to prevent scurvy, a disease caused by that vitamin deficiency. Marinate fish in lime juice for a great flavour and serve topped with lime slices. Make limeade instead of the usual lemonade for a fruity summery treat.
Figs, one of mankind’s oldest fruits, are only now receiving their due attention. Take some figs with you to the office, to school or to the park for a quick snack. They are easy to eat and satisfy a sweet tooth.
Papaya is a melon like fruit with yellow-orange flesh enclosed in a thin skin that varies in colour from green to orange to rose. Papayas are a rich source of immune boosting, anti-ageing vitamin A and C. Puree papaya to make a delicious salad dressing or base for ice cream or sorbet.