How a golden treasure of fruits benefits a healthy life
Golden-colored fruits are a treasure trove of tasty benefits for healthy living. These fruits are packed with vitamins and fiber and are particularly low in fat and calories.
Eating papaya is like “having your cake and eating it too.” Papaya is the tropical fruit that has a smooth buttery consistency when ripe. Eat healthy, ripe papaya like you would a melon, slice it lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and then eat it with a spoon. Just half a papaya contains double the RDI requirements of vitamin C that we need and is very rich in beta-carotene.
Nectarines are ready to eat when they have a deep golden yellow skin with lots of red. The nectarines should be slightly soft at the seam. This little gem, when ripe, should have a sweet aroma. These treasures can be eaten with the skin and have a fresh and spicy flavor. Nectarines can be chopped and added to salad, served with meats, or eaten on their own. The healthy bonus of nectarines is fiber and vitamin C. A favorite fruit due to their portability, nectarines can be used as a healthy snack several times a day.
Melon is known for its refreshing flavor and juicy texture. It is a melon that has an earthy aroma. The melon must be picked by its weight for its size and must not have soft parts. Note: Cantaloupes should be washed outside with a fruit and vegetable washer to thoroughly clean the outside before cutting as they may harbor bacteria. Once clean, remove the seeds and the center of the fruit. Healthy melons are wonderful with any meal and can be cut into balls with a melon scoop, cut in half and sliced cleanly, or peeled off the outside and cut into smaller squares. Cantaloupe can be pureed and made into a summer drink by adding soda water topped with mint. Cantaloupe has many health benefits; vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium, in addition the fiber content is high.
Oranges are almost everyone’s favorite. This little treasure comes in many varieties, mandarins, kumquats and of course naval oranges, packed with intense citrus flavor. There is nothing more refreshing and healthy than eating an orange, or having a glass of fresh orange juice in the morning, which is like a little piece of “heaven”.
Orange juice is used in many alcoholic beverages, including vodka and orange juice, champagne, and orange juice, often for brunch. Use oranges for healthy recipes; the crust flavors muffins, breads, cookies, blender drinks, and a host of baked entrees like chicken recipes and salads.
Our treasure chest is now full of golden fruits; Why not use these little treasures to tantalize your taste buds and reap the healthy benefits too? Papayas, nectarines, melons and oranges are our natural treasures that provide us with an abundance of vitamins, fiber and refreshing flavors for the benefits of healthy living.