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Tropical Fruit Salad

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EVERYBODY wants to be in good health but most of us never give a thought to what we consume. The foods we eat can make or mar us. Eating healthy foods have a lot of benefits, which have been proven scientifically by many studies.

The biggest benefits of eating healthy foods include staying physically fit and having fewer illnesses. We can lower our risk of illnesses like heart disease, obesity and diabetes mellitus as well. Eating healthy food is probably the easiest and most important way in which you can boost the immune system and your energy levels.

It is essential for a sound reproductive system, maintenance of healthy skin, good vision and cleansing of the body system. By eating a healthy diet and combining these with exercise, you could end up leading a longer and more vibrant life.

One of the ways of keeping fit is by including fruits and vegetables in our diet. Today’s recipe on healthy eating is on “Tropical Fruit Salad.”  It has different types of fruits as its base ingredients, which provide excellent sources of some nutrients like potassium, dietary fibre, vitamin C, A, E and folate (folic acid) that help to preserve health, maintain ideal weight, normal blood pressure, lipid and cholesterol level.

Intake of tropical fruit salad protects against illnesses like heart attack, clogged artery, obesity, cancer, constipation and premature aging. Regular use of this special fruit salad after the festivity helps in rejuvenating and cleansing the body system. Once you implement a healthy diet like intake of this tropical fruit salad, you will be surprised at how fast you will start reaping these rewards for the rest of your life.

 

Recommendation

Tropical fruit salad is recommended for those that want sound/healthy living. It is also essential for preventing cardiovascular diseases, arteriosclerosis, lowered immune system, cancer and constipation.

 

Equipment for preparation

Knife, spoon, cutting board, plate, bowl

 

Ingredients    Quantities

Pineapples        2 small size

Avocado           1 medium size

Mango              1 medium size

Kiwis                2 medium size

Soursop            2 medium size

Banana             1 medium size

Pawpaw           1 small size

 

Method of preparation

Cut pineapple in half lengthwise. Empty out the fruit, discard the hard central part and chop up the rest.

Keep the juice obtained through the process.

Peel and chop the bananas and kiwis (soak the banana in the pineapple juice to keep it from becoming brown).

Peel the mango and avocado and remove the central seed, chop both.

Cut the pawpaw in half, empty out the seeds, peel, and chop it into pieces.

Cut the soursop in half, empty out the pulp with a spoon. Put the pulp through a sieve that does not allow the seeds to pass.

Mix all the chopped fruit in the bowl and then fill the empty pineapple with the mixture.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.

Serve cold and enjoy.

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Author of this article: By Chinelo Nwagbo

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