Recipes

Serves 3 / A tasty snack or dessert that’s loaded with calcium, vitamin C, and folate. Adjust the fruit to suit the season.

Fresh, light, and with a wonderful juxtaposition of flavors. Ingredient tip: It really makes a difference in taste if the grapefruit is organic.

Any mix of tropical fruits will make an excellent low-fat dessert. We’ve selected this mix based on those most often available in U.S. markets, but if you come across any other favorites, don’t hesitate to toss them in.

For best flavor and presentation, take ground chile in a separate container and sprinkle over salad just before serving.

A kid-friendly favorite. Rich in potassium and magnesium, bananas may help prevent heart attacks, high blood pressure and even ulcers.

Pack with: carrot and celery sticks. Drink: a carton of milk. Prep tip: If you prefer, skip the jelly.

Serve these decadent grilled bananas alone, as a side to a tropical meal such as Caribbean jerk chicken, or to finish a Mexican dinner.

Chocolate Banana Burst Serves 2 Packed with protein, this is a perfect post-workout smoothie.

Use large tart apples such as McIntosh or Cortland for this recipe. An apple corer makes coring the apples a cinch.