March 27, 2020

5 FRUITS AND VEGGIES YOU NEED TO TRY THIS SPRING

Starting in mid-to-late spring, lots of fruit and vegetables are coming into season. Here are a few tasty options.

a) Citrus fruits

Oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit are in season through the end of the spring. Here are some delicious ways to consume your favourite citrus fruits. 
  • Toss orange or grapefruit slices in a salad with nuts and dried cranberries.
  • Make your own salad dressing with freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice and canola or olive oil. Add freshly ground pepper and some of your favorite herbs for extra flavor.
  • Mix orange and grapefruit juice for a tangy twist.
  • Keep oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, etc. on the counter for a quick snack.

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    b) Strawberries

    They’re generally ready to pick in May and June, but they shouldn’t be washed until you’re ready to eat. Here are some exciting suggestions to use strawberries.
     
  • Toss in a lettuce or spinach salad.
  • Carry a sandwich bag of washed berries for a delicious snack.
  • Blend in a smoothie.
  • Top pancakes or waffles with them.

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c) Mangos

They’re available in India mostly during spring and summer. Here’s how you can use this summer staple variedly. 
    • Cut into chunks and toss in a lettuce or fruit salad.
    • Grill or broil slices and place them on top of a main dish or enjoy for dessert.
    • Chop and mix into salsa.
    • Take chunks along in a baggie for a quick snack.

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    d) Dark green leafy vegetables

    All of the following are relatively high in vitamin K, which interacts with warfarin. Those who take warfarin should aim to eat a similar amount of vitamin K each day. The highest amount of vitamin K is found in green and leafy vegetables such as those listed here. It is important to try to keep the amount of vitamin K you eat consistently.
      Greens like collard greens, kale, and Swiss chard, are at their best in cool weather like spring and fall. Here’s how you can make the most out of these greens. 
      • Use tender greens in a salad.
      • Steam the greens and add to a sandwich, omelet or casserole.
      • Throw into a soup or pasta or sauce.
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        e) Lettuce
                   
      Lettuce comes in many varieties — the darker the leaf, the more vitamin K. Pile lettuce on your sandwich. Try lettuce in the following ways -
        • Throw your favorite veggies on top of a bed of lettuce and add your favorite vinaigrette.
        • Roll roasted turkey slices (compare labels to find low-sodium options) and low-fat cheese in lettuce leaves and fasten with a toothpick.
        Top a bed of lettuce with tuna or chicken salad.

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        Written by Fruit Box