Eat More Vegetables and Fruits

Carbohydrates and fat are the two food items people would want to eat less of to stay a little healthier. Instead, salads and fruits would be better food choices. Here is a Papaya-Avocado salad recipe from EatingWell.com that you might want to give it a try.


Makes 4 servings, about 2/3 cup each
INGREDIENTS
1 medium organic papaya, diced
1 medium organic avocado, diced
3/4 cup diced organic jicama
2 Tbsps chopped toasted walnuts
2 Tbsps low-fat naturally prepared raspberry vinaigrette
Crunchy jicama and nutritious walnuts pair with creamy papaya and avocado for a refreshing salad with tropical notes. On a hot summer day, this is truly “the food of the gods.”

Toss papaya, avocado, jicama, walnuts and raspberry vinaigrette together in a medium bowl.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 116 calories; 8 g fat (1 g sat, 4 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 11 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 5 g fiber; 23 mg sodium; 325 mg potassium.

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving