Front seat, windows down, snacking on cherries. Juicy rivers running down your chin. Trips to the strawberry field (possibly with messy toddlers in tow). Nothing says summer quite like fresh fruit.
So what better way to take on your flow of backyard potlucks and impromptu happy hours than with a fresh batch of fruit-forward recipes? Registered dietitian Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, keeps her fruit drawer stocked all season for quintessential summer taste *and* overall health benefits. “Fruit provides essential nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium, and fiber,” she says, “and the fiber in fruit slows the absorption of sugar, which helps regulate blood sugar levels.”
Alongside the just-picked freshness you find at farmer’s markets, fruit spreads are a great way to ensure you have an ample supply of sweetness in your kitchen, all summer…
Read the full article originally published at www.wellandgood.com.
