Fresh Pineapple & Blueberry Platter along with Fresh Veggie Platter
I have fun making fresh cut up food platters or just arranging food to make it appealing to eat. I don’t know how to buy these things already cut up so I do it myself. It’s not a biggie, as long as I have my french knife, I’m good to go! I can mentally picture sitting on the counter when I was young, probably 8yrs old because I can picture this and knew where we lived when I was that age. My dad put the french knife in my hand and showed me how to use it. I was never scared, I always watched what he was doing and wanted to jump in and help. Fun stuff! I was lucky he was a trained Chef and a teacher so this came natural to him. There are baking shows on TV now that young kids also cook and chop like I did once upon a time at 8yrs old. Boy was I lucky! For me, it’s fun and healthy at the same time.
Whether you are eating fresh fruit or veggies, it’s very healthy. Ask your doctor, they will tell you what you can and cannot eat.
When I was young, I never watched what I ate. I was lucky because I am tall, I ran around allot, worked out and always stayed thin because I was always on the go. Now, as they say I am a senior and I need to watch what I eat, I try to but it doesn’t always work.
Food we consume today is different from the food of the past. There are more chemicals and fast food products that people eat along with lots of fast food restaurants that makes life easy for may people. There are lots of reasons why the food is different. It’s a personal family decision on how to eat and you need to do what’s best for you and your family.
Reference: https://www.google.com/search?q=food+today+as+compared+to+the+80%27s&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS834US834&oq=food+today+as+compared+to+the+80%27s&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigATIHCAUQIRifBTIHCAYQIRifBTIHCAcQIRifBTIHCAgQIRifBdIBCjEwOTEwajBqMTWoAgiwAgHxBTLwTt9tgXYN&sourceid=chrome&source=chrome.rb&ie=UTF-8
Reference below: https://www.goodrx.com/well-being/diet-nutrition/benefits-of-blueberries
Why are blueberries good for you?
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Like all fruits, blueberries provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Many of their health benefits come from their high antioxidant content.
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Eating blueberries may support your heart, brain, and digestive health.
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Both fresh and frozen blueberries are nutritious choices.
You may not be surprised to learn that blueberries are among the healthiest fruits. They’re packed with important nutrients, including fiber, which supports gut and overall health.
Blueberries are easy to love. They’re naturally sweet and refreshing, need little preparation, and can be used in many different ways.
Even though they’re tiny, blueberries are packed with nutrients that support your health — from your heart to your brain. Let’s take a closer look at how adding blueberries to your diet can benefit your health.
What Is Pineapple?
Pineapple is a large tropical fruit with a spiky, tough skin and sweet insides. When European explorers came across it in South America in the 17th century, they called it a pineapple because of its pinecone appearance. The scaly bumps on the outside are called “eyes.” Slice it open, and you’ll find bright yellow flesh that’s both sweet and tart.
For centuries, pineapples were so rare that only very wealthy people could afford to buy them. Some people even rented the exotic fruit to display at dinner parties. Today, they grow in tropical and subtropical countries like the Philippines, Indonesia, India, and China. Grocers and markets carry them all over the world.
You might not notice when you buy one at the store, but there are different types of pineapples. In the U.S., the two most popular are the cylinder-shaped “Smooth Cayenne” with small spiky leaves and the “Extra Sweet” variety, which scientists created in a lab in Hawaii.
Pineapple Nutrition
One cup of fresh pineapple chunks has:
Pineapple Health Benefits
The vitamins and minerals in pineapple could help shorten viral and bacterial infections and strengthen your bones. There’s also a little evidence that pineapple may help prevent cancer and even help fertility by improving the quality of sperm.
Resource: https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/benefits-pineapple