Thursday, September 2, 2010

Fruit bowl for the health conscious

Health is the top priority for all now a days. People from all walks of life want to look fit and healthy. What else could keep you in the pink of health other than fruits? Colorful fruits taken in the right proposition can keep you in great shape. That is why you can find people adding fruits in their daily diet. No party table is complete without a fruit bowl. Arranged in vivid colors fruit salad bowls are a treat to the eyes. Since fruits are good for everyone even kids can enjoy them. When it comes to arranging a fruit bowl the combinations are endless. Colored fruits can be displayed either in full or can be sliced to decorate the bowl. There are no hard and fast rules as to which fruit needs to be used in a fruit bowl and which not. Almost all fruits can be used in a fruit bowl in both full and sliced form.

Instead of going for canned fruits it is advised that you pick seasonal fruits to design your fruit bowl. There is nothing wrong experimenting with all types of fruits as they tend to make your dish tastier and healthier. Fruits can be arranged based on colors, nutritional value, occasion, season and the like. Always trust fresh fruits as they definitely act as a taste booster. Canned fruits also can be used to give a touch of exclusivity. People like to eat off season fruits too and this can add more glamour to your fruit bowl.

Preparing the fruits for display is a laborious process. Variety of aspects has to be kept in mind while designing a fruit bowl. Depending on the taste the bowl can be arranged. Some prefer to relish the fruits with skin and others like it to be peeled cleanly. Carefully remove the seeds to avoid inconvenience to the guests. If you prefer sliced fruits then ensure that they are of the right size so that it fits your mouth without causing any discomfort. Keeping exotic dips to enhance the taste of the fruit bowl would be a great idea. Dips like chocolate, yogurt, cheese spread can accompany the fruit bowl. Remember to pull out the decorated fruit bowl out of the refrigerator only two hours in advance. Do not keep the bowl open while refrigerating. Use a plastic wrapper to ensure that the original taste of the fruits is not compromised.

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