Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Refreshing summer snack: papaya and mango

As the temperatures rise up fruits ripe up; so before you reach out for that sugar-loaded popsicle, try a simple and easy fruit snack to cool you off. I used papaya, mango, passion fruit and blueberries, but your possibilities are literally endless!

Colourful arrangement of papaya, mango, blueberries and passion fruit bowls

Ingredients:

- 1 mango (diced)
- 1 papaya (diced)
- 3-4 passion fruit (extract the pulp)
- A handful of blueberries

Make sure to use fresh fruit and cut it in bite-size pieces. You can make this quick snack to eat right away or store it and take it to eat on a picnic or at the beach!

Papayas and mangoes are full of antioxidants, vitamin C and cancer-fighting properties. Papayas were called the "fruit of the angels" by Columbus, while mangoes are known as the "king of fruits", so a combination of these two can only been delightfully delicious and refreshing.

Passion fruit is added for a punch of tart flavor (bonus: it's also packed with antioxidants, and vitamins A and C!). Blueberries are in season right now, and guess what? Their antixodant properties are also beneficial for brain health and the nervous system. All of these fruits are relatively low in their glycemic index, making it a perfectly healthy snack for a low-sugar diet!

What are your favourite summer fruit combos?

2 comments:

  1. I love the way you write and express yourself! Also, I love your blog! Cant wait for more entries! Have a good summer! ^w^

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