Summer Specialities

Today’s topic is Summer food. Some of the most delicious foods are in season, so here are some recipes that feature Summer’s best treats.

Strawberries- low in calories and fat, rich source of phytonutrients, vitamin C, B-complex vitamins and minerals.

1. Pasta salad with a poppyseed vinaigrette and strawberry toppings!

2. Bananas, strawberries, and pineapple. For dressing, whisk together water, cream of coconut, lemon juice, tangy mustard, and ginger.

Blueberries- low in calories, rich in soluble dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants.

Corn and Blueberry Salad

Corn- low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium, good source of dietary fiber, thiamin and folate.

Mango and Corn Salad with Curry Vinaigrette

Mango-rich in pre-biotic dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals and is showing to help protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers.

Mango-Chicken Salad

Avocado- high in fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-vitamins, folic acid and helps body absorb beta-carotene and lutein.

Avocado and Melon

Greek Quinoa Avocado Salad


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