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Inspiration: Carl Sagan, Jim Henson, and Tori Amos.
I remember dating a boyfriend who went into a market and just bought whatever fruit looked interesting. I thought he was crazy at the time, but it was so great. We tasted fruits we had always seen, but were afraid to try. That day I fell in love with mangos and kiwis.
Just go to a good market that sells fresh fruit and see what appeals to you. Don't be shy. Tasting is the way to find out what you like and don't like. Be adventurous!!!
I have been trying really hard to consume the recommended 8-9 servings of fruit and veggies, and smoothies have been a godsend. Every morning I whirl together frozen and/or fresh fruit, ice, plain or vanilla yogurt, agave nectar (you could use honey), and a splash of fruit juice. I sometimes throw in a little Benefiber for extra fiber. My favorite combo is frozen strawberries and a banana, but I also use frozen mangos and peaches. I even made an avocado smoothie tonight (a popular treat from Philippines I read about) - avocado, milk, a dollop of plain yogurt, lots of honey, and ice. Very rich and creamy.
I also just discovered Pluots, which are a hybrid of 75% plum and 25% apricot. The ones with dark purple skin (like a plum) are unbelievably juicy and sweet... also great in a smoothie.
The key to trying new fruits and enjoying them is knowing how to tell when they are fresh and ripened. Research new fruits online before purchasing them. Or ask around. If you go to a store with an actual produce manager (like a Whole Foods Markets) they should be able to tell you. Heck, ask the lady who is sniffing the melons.
Okay, here is a totally unrelated question...but I have braces and can't really eat an apple right now...so, are they good in a smoothie and what would be good to combine them with??
Just wondering...
When I was a kid we never had much fruit in the house. Some apples, mainly bananas. Sometimes green grapes, cantaloupe and water melon. It was canned fruit cocktail, we all fought for the cherry. Now that I am eating a more Vegan diet I have branched out and discovered more fruits. What I do I read about the fruit on the web and then give it a try. I mix fruits together and that helps. I also put in my cereals and in smoothies. Get a juice extractor and drink the juice.
time for lunch!