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De-Bloat Fruit Salad

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword bloating
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Author Domenique Trupia

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