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Nutrition Nook – May, 2011

The month of May finds us with a variety of celebrations. We have Cinco de Mayo; Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. With these three celebrations in mind, I have a fabulous recipe below that will go well with chicken enchiladas; brunch for mom or a fry-out on Memorial Day. Plus, there is an added Health Benefit.

The Health Benefit is the cantaloupe. This melon contains pyridoxine, a B vitamin that reduces spinning sensations by regulating nerve activity in the brain. Thus, cantaloupe with fend off dizzy spells.

TROPICAL FRUIT TOSS (makes 4 servings)

½ large pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1” chunks

½ large cantaloupe, scooped into balls

2 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced

½ cup halved maraschino cherries

¼ cup sour cream

1 Tbs. honey

¼ cup shredded coconut, toasted

In large bowl, combine pineapple, cantaloupe, kiwifruit and cherries. Divide fruit mixture evenly among 4 glasses or 4 halved cantaloupe rinds, if desired. In separate bowl, combine sour cream and honey; top fruit with mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

Enjoy!

Paula