De-Bloat Fruit Salad
De-Bloat Fruit Salad
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the fruit salad
- 1 C 1 cup pineapple (fresh, not canned — contains bromelain, a digestive enzyme)
- 1 C Papaya, (rich in papain, which reduces inflammation and aids digestion)
- 1 Kiwi, peeled and sliced, (boosts motility and enzyme activity)
- 1/2 C strawberries (low FODMAP and antioxidant-rich)
- 1/2 Banana, sliced (adds potassium to counter water retention)
- 1/2 Cucumber, thinly sliced (hydrates and soothes the gut)
For the dressing
- 1 Juice of 1/2 lime, (stimulates digestion and adds vitamin C)
- 1 tsp Fresh grated ginger (calms the gut and reduces gas)
- 1 Small handful mint leaves (natural anti-spasmodic), minced
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Avocado oil
- 1 Pinch Salt
Instructions
- Wash and chop all your fruit.
- Add all the fruit to a large mixing bowl
- In a small bowl whisk the dressing ingredients together. Pour over the fruit salad
- Toss the fruit so it's all covered in the dressing
- Divide the fruit salad into two portions and enjoy!
Notes
This is best eaten before and during heavy eating times for example 2-3 days prior to thanksgiving, on thanksgiving morning and the day following
