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Fruits are a delight to the human senses. Fruits are the most attractive, delicious, and nutritious of all foods available. Decorating a fruit tray may sound interesting but it can be a real hassle if you aren’t aware of the different fruit types. The importance of fruits in your diet can be attributed to the fact that they contain many vitamins, minerals and fiber, which are necessary for optimum digestion.
The benefits of eating fruits are varied.
Fruits are the best source of natural sugar and are packed with anti-oxidants. They are high in fiber and low in calories. Fruits are also low in sodium so they help reduce the chance of gaining weight due to fluid retention. Protection from illnesses is yet another benefit we gain from consuming fruit.
Fruits also protect your body from cancer-causing free radicals and slow down the effects of aging. Fruits are at their best when eaten in the raw and ripe state. A fruit platter is a lovely addition to any gathering. A large dish decorated with various fresh fruits arranged in a pattern can be extremely delicious and appetizing. All fruits should have their individual places in the platter so that it gains a uniform appearance.
Here are a few fruit platter ideas which may be of use to you:
- For a perfect fruit platter you must add a variety of fruits with different colors and textures.
- Be careful with fragile fruits such as berries which get crushed easily.
Place them on the top of the bowl as garnishing.
- The key to create a good looking fruit platter is to cut and slice your fruits into similar sized and shaped pieces.
- You must ensure that you choose your fruits well. Shop for bright colored fruits with different textures in order to add variety to the platter.
- It is very important that all the fruits are washed well and dried.
- A fruit platter looks even better when you make two sections of fruits. One section can have whole fruits such as grapes, cherries, and berries and the other section can have sliced fruits which include apples, bananas, and oranges.
- You can also slice melons and pineapples so they are displayed in their rinds.
- You can also use the top of your pineapple as a garnish in the center or at the end of the platter.
- Add lettuce leaves on the base of the tray. This gives a great effect.
- You may also use mint leaves to sprinkle and garnish the fruit platter.
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