September always feels like a natural time for a reset as we return from holidays and start to prepare for the demands of the last quarter of the year. It’s the perfect time to boost your diet with foods that are packed with colour, flavour and nutrition, and also bring a touch of luxury to the everyday as we adjust to a new routine. Here’s how our exotic fruit boxes can help.
Healthy snacks for back to school & work
The kids are heading back to school, and finding healthy yet appealing lunchbox snacks can be a challenge. Exotics such as dragon fruit and star fruit make cool shapes when cut into slices, and both have a sweet pleasant flavour that will appeal to youngsters. Peeled rambutans also make a fun and tasty snack with a difference.
If you have a little extra time in the morning, chop some fruits such as mango, lychee, passionfruit and snake fruit and mix together for a colourful and refreshing fruit salad. You could also pack a small pot of natural yoghurt to eat with it.
Eating for energy
Getting back to the daily commute or school run after the slower rhythms of summer can be tough. Fruits such as mangosteen, guava, and papaya don’t just look and taste amazing; they are also packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and fibre.
This makes them a perfect way to satisfy a sugar craving without the temptation to reach for a processed snack loaded with empty calories. Instead, the fibre content in the fruit will help to regulate the release of energy to keep your levels steady throughout the day.
A tropical mood-booster
As the summer fades, a little taste of tropical sunshine can help to blast away the Monday morning blues. The vibrant hues of dragon fruit and passionfruit will lift your spirits, and help to brighten a drizzly autumnal day.